Edward III · Character

Duke of Lorraine

King John's silk-tongued envoy, sent across the Channel to summon Edward to do homage for Guyenne — or forfeit the dukedom entirely.

supporting

Also known as Lorraine, Charles Duke of Normandy, Philip, young Philip, gentle Philip

First appearance: act i

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Delivers King John of France's ultimatum and is defiantly rebuffed by Edward and the Prince.

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Lorraine arrives at Edward's court as the living voice of French authority, delivering his master's demand that the English king kneel within forty days or lose his claim. He is courtesy weaponized: every gracious phrase carries the weight of a threat, and he must stand in the room while Edward decides whether to answer with obedience or with war. His embassy is the spark that turns a genealogy dispute into an invasion.

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Character groups

English Court and Allies
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Scene I
Delivers King John of France's ultimatum and is defiantly rebuffed by Edward and the Prince.
Scene II
Sent as an ambassador to King David, delivers messages to the King of France.
Scene I
Reports on Edward's strength and the Scottish threat.
Scene IV
Reports to King John that the Genoese garrison's retreat caused the French army's panic and flight.
Scene IV
Sends a horse to Prince Edward, urging him to flee from the impending battle.

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