# Sir William Mountague — Edward III character guide

> Sir William Mountague in Edward III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

English knight and messenger.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_iii_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Reports the Scottish invasion and the siege of Roxborough Castle where the Countess is trapped.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_iii_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Arrives to announce the king's approach and greets the Countess.

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