# King Richard — Chivalry character guide

> King Richard in Chivalry by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Richard, the second monarch of that name

**First appearance:** 0004-i-the-story-of-the-sestina

## Who they are

King Richard II, a historical figure appearing in the story.

## In the story

### [VI: The Story of the Satraps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/chapters/vi-the-story-of-the-satraps)

The second monarch of that name, he succeeded as an infant and now chafes against his uncles' guardianship, planning to assert his rule.

### [VII: The Story of the Heritage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/chapters/vii-the-story-of-the-heritage)

Maudelain's half-brother, whom Maudelain impersonates; the punishment intended for Richard falls on Maudelain.

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