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Maurice de Bracy

A Norman mercenary captain whose hunger for Saxon lands and a Saxon bride makes him Prince John's eager instrument—and a dangerous rival to any man who stands between him and Rowena.

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Also known as De Bracy, Sir Maurice, Waldemar!—De Bracy

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In VII: Attempts to prick Athelstane with his lance on Prince John's command; leader of Free Companions. Later, in VIII: Advises Prince…

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VII
Attempts to prick Athelstane with his lance on Prince John's command; leader of Free Companions.
VIII
Advises Prince John against naming Rebecca, suggesting the conqueror should choose the Queen.
Chapter XII
Joins the challengers at Prince John's hint.
XIII
Agrees to marry Rowena for lands; advises on handling the commons; is shown the warning billet.
Chapter XIV: The Banquet at Ashby
De Bracy mocks the Saxons and later plans with Fitzurse to shore up support for John.
XV
Disguised as a yeoman, De Bracy reveals his scheme to abduct Rowena, inspired by the biblical tribe of Benjamin, with Bois-Guilbert's help.
Chapter XXI
Leads the capture of Cedric and others, claims Rebecca as his prize, and blows the horn to enter Torquilstone.
XXIII
De Bracy, dressed in extravagant courtly fashion, attempts to woo Rowena by threatening her loved ones, but is conflicted and relieved by the interruption of the horn.
XXV
De Bracy laments his unsuccessful suit to Rowena and participates in the council with Front-de-Boeuf and the Templar.
Chapter XXVII
De Bracy intervenes to save Wamba from execution, offering him a place among his Free Companions, and engages in a verbal duel with Athelstane over Lady Rowena.
The Siege of Torquilstone
Commands the postern defense, expresses desire for his Free Companions, and considers surrender before being shamed by the Templar.
XXXI
Defeated by the Black Knight and yields as a prisoner.
Chapter XXXIV: The Conspiracy Thickens
A knight bound by honor, he refuses to harm Richard, who spared his life, despite pressure from Prince John.
Endnotes
Mentioned in the anecdote about John of Rampayne effecting the escape of Audulf de Bracy.

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