# Prior Aymer — Ivanhoe character guide

> Prior Aymer in Ivanhoe by Walter Scott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Aymer, Prior Aymer of Jorvaulx, the Prior

**First appearance:** 0005-ii

## Who they are

Worldly and pleasure-loving prior, companion of Bois-Guilbert.

## In the story

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

The Benedictine prior who seeks hospitality and discusses Rowena's beauty with the Templar.

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

The jovial Prior of Jorvaulx arrives with Bois-Guilbert, known for loving wine and the hunt more than religious duties.

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

Arrives richly dressed, attempts conciliatory speech in English, and drinks wine despite monastic vows.

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

Acts as peacemaker, holds the pledges, and retires early from the feast.

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

Praises Rowena as a Saxon heiress; assents to Prince John's right to grant fiefs.

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

Prior Aymer departs early, citing a journey, but is suspected of wavering loyalty.

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

Referenced as the teller of the biblical tale about the tribe of Benjamin that inspired De Bracy's plan.

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

Ransomed and writes a letter to Bois-Guilbert; argues with the Hermit and departs with reduced pomp.

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