Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc · Character

De la Tremouille

A scheming royal favorite who hinders Joan's plans.

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Also known as La Tremouille, Tremouille

First appearance: XXIII: Joan Inspires the Tawdry King

De la Tremouille shows up with force in We Pierce the Last Ambuscades. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied to have laid the last ambuscade; identified as a chief obstructionist at court.

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De la Tremouille first appears in 0038 xxiii joan inspires the tawdry king.

In We Pierce the Last Ambuscades: Implied to have laid the last ambuscade; identified as a chief obstructionist at court.

Later, in VIII: Joan Persuades Her Inquisitors: Along with the Archbishop of Rheims, sows doubt in the King's mind about Joan's Voices possibly being from Satan.

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Key Figures in Joan's Campaign and Trial
Joan's Supporters and Allies
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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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We Pierce the Last Ambuscades
Implied to have laid the last ambuscade; identified as a chief obstructionist at court.
VIII: Joan Persuades Her Inquisitors
Along with the Archbishop of Rheims, sows doubt in the King's mind about Joan's Voices possibly being from Satan.
She Is Made General-in-Chief
Mentioned as one of Joan's ill-wishers who mistakenly allowed her to hold court.
XXIII: Joan Inspires the Tawdry King
The King's minister who gives a warning sign to halt the King's impulsive promise to march to Rheims.
Joan's Five Great Deeds
Described as the master of the King, who kept Charles from visiting Orleans.
The Jests of the Burgundians
Present in the procession and mentioned as one of the King's advisers.
The King Cries “Forward!”
Chief minister who turns white with anger at Joan's accusations but remains silent, waiting for a private audience with the King.
We Win, but the King Balks
Works slyly with the vacillating King to delay the campaign, causing lost time.
XL: Treachery Conquers Joan
The chief architect of treachery, he beguiles the King into using compulsion against Joan, fearing her power if left to herself.
The Maid in Chains
Suspected of influencing the King to remain silent and not offer ransom for Joan.

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See De la Tremouille in XXIII: Joan Inspires the Tawdry King

See De la Tremouille in We Pierce the Last Ambuscades