The Paladin

Joan of Arc

The Paladin was a boastful but devoted soldier and friend who served as Joan's companion and protector.

Noël Rainguesson

Noël Rainguesson and The Paladin were fellow soldiers and close friends, often sharing adventures and banter.

Catherine Boucher

Catherine Boucher and The Paladin were acquaintances through their mutual connection to Joan, with The Paladin often visiting her home.

Charles VII

Charles VII and The Paladin had a distant professional relationship, as The Paladin was a soldier in the king's service.

Noël Rainguesson

Noël Rainguesson and The Paladin were fellow soldiers and close friends, often sharing adventures and banter.

Joan of Arc

The Paladin was a boastful but devoted soldier and friend who served as Joan's companion and protector.

Noël Rainguesson

Noël Rainguesson and The Paladin were fellow soldiers and close friends, often sharing adventures and banter.

Joan of Arc

The Paladin was a boastful but devoted soldier and friend who served as Joan's companion and protector.

Charles VII

Charles VII and The Paladin had a distant professional relationship, as The Paladin was a soldier in the king's service.

Catherine Boucher

Catherine Boucher and The Paladin were acquaintances through their mutual connection to Joan, with The Paladin often visiting her home.

Catherine Boucher

Catherine Boucher and The Paladin were acquaintances through their mutual connection to Joan, with The Paladin often visiting her home.

Joan Tames the Mad Man

Boastful boy who claims he would lead charges but is exposed as a coward.

Domremy Pillaged and Burned

Boastfully criticizes the French generals and claims he could save France if made an officer, but is mocked by the others.

Why the Scorners Relented

Falsely claims engagement to Joan; is exposed and defeated in court.

The Governor Speeds Joan

Mentioned as part of the group that departs with Joan.

The Paladin Groans and Boasts

Boastful and self-aggrandizing; claims to have volunteered but was actually forcibly conscripted; limps from the march.

Joan Leads Us Through the Enemy

Mentioned as part of the company, though not directly active in this chapter.

We Pierce the Last Ambuscades

Swaggers and boasts after the journey; mocked by Noël for cowardice during the fog.

VI: Joan Convinces the King

Mentioned as part of the young company awaiting the king's audience.

Our Paladin in His Glory

The central figure of the chapter, he revels in his new costume and becomes the hero of the inn, captivating audiences with his ever-growing, sincere fabrications about the Royal Audience and his own exploits.

The Maid's Sword and Banner

Initially anxious about his chances, he is appointed Joan's banner-bearer and vows to follow her into the fire.

The War March Is Begun

Appointed Standard-Bearer; described as a 'windmill' and 'majestic' figure.

Joan Puts Heart in Her Army

Mentioned in a memory of Domremy where Joan rebuked him for speaking lightly of La Hire and the Bastard of Orleans.

My Exquisite Poem Goes to Smash

Boastful storyteller who monopolizes attention with exaggerated battle tales, especially to impress Catherine Boucher.

The Finding of the Dwarf

Mentioned as being ahead of Louis in the column, appearing droopy but not confirmed; later compared in size to the Dwarf.

Sweet Fruit of Bitter Truth

Boasts about the army and takes precedence in talk; agrees to confront the ghost.

Joan's First Battlefield

Carries the banner and fights valiantly under Joan's eye, cracking helmets with his axe.

We Burst in Upon Ghosts

Rehearses his battle deeds, piling up exaggerated numbers of dead enemies.

XXII: The Fate of France Decided

Described as afraid of his shadow except under Joan's eye; he holds her standard and reports when its fringes touch the fortress.

XXIII: Joan Inspires the Tawdry King

Mentioned as part of Joan's company; not directly active in this chapter.

XXIV: Tinsel Trappings of Nobility

The Paladin is vexed by the d'Arc brothers' new nobility and worries about losing precedence in civil functions, though he later claims to value merit over accident.

XXVI: The Last Doubts Scattered

Serves as sentry at Joan's door in brave new armor, with a kitten asleep on his shoulder.

How Joan Took Jargeau

Struck down at Joan's side during the initial assault but later carries the standard in the final assault.

Joan Foretells Her Doom

Mentioned as having told Catherine about Joan's bravery in saving the duke from cannonballs.

The Jests of the Burgundians

Bears Joan's banner during the entry into Troyes.

Joan Hears News from Home

Present during the reunion; comments on Laxart's tale.

We Win, but the King Balks

Entertains the peasants with a dramatic and exaggerated account of the Battle of Patay, claiming to have captured Talbot and Fastolfe.

XLI: The Maid Will March No More

Fights bravely alongside the Dwarf to protect Joan; both are killed in the final stand at the boulevard.

The Maid in Chains

Mentioned indirectly as part of the friends who remained silent during Joan's captivity.

Joan Sold to the English

Died heroically in battle, holding the sacred standard; praised for his luck and glory.

Joan's Masterstroke Diverted

Mentioned in the context of the marriage case at Toul; Joan defeated him in court years earlier.

Respited Only for Torture

Rejoices with Louis, believing Joan's life is saved and that France will rise to rescue her.