Simon the Coldheart · Character
Bernard of Talmayne
A French knight allied with Lady Margaret.
minor
Also known as Bernard, Talmayne
First appearance: part ii ii how he encamped before belr my
Bernard of Talmayne shows up with force in IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Simon's secretary, provides information about the men of the estate.
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In IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates: Simon's secretary, provides information about the men of the estate. Later, in IV: How He…
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See Bernard of Talmayne in part ii ii how he encamped before belr myNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates
- IV: How He Saw the Lady Margaret
- V: How He Brought the Lady Margaret to the Justice-House
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See Bernard of Talmayne in part ii ii how he encamped before belr my