# Maurice de Bracy — Ivanhoe character guide

> Maurice de Bracy in Ivanhoe by Walter Scott.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0007-iv

## Who they are

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.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/vii)

Attempts to prick Athelstane with his lance on Prince John's command; leader of Free Companions.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/viii)

Advises Prince John against naming Rebecca, suggesting the conqueror should choose the Queen.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xii)

Joins the challengers at Prince John's hint.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xiii)

Agrees to marry Rowena for lands; advises on handling the commons; is shown the warning billet.

### [Chapter XIV: The Banquet at Ashby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xiv)

De Bracy mocks the Saxons and later plans with Fitzurse to shore up support for John.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxi)

Leads the capture of Cedric and others, claims Rebecca as his prize, and blows the horn to enter Torquilstone.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxv)

De Bracy laments his unsuccessful suit to Rowena and participates in the council with Front-de-Boeuf and the Templar.

### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxx)

Commands the postern defense, expresses desire for his Free Companions, and considers surrender before being shamed by the Templar.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxxi)

Defeated by the Black Knight and yields as a prisoner.

### [Chapter XXXIV: The Conspiracy Thickens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxxiv)

A knight bound by honor, he refuses to harm Richard, who spared his life, despite pressure from Prince John.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in the anecdote about John of Rampayne effecting the escape of Audulf de Bracy.

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