# Fulk of Montlice — Simon the Coldheart character guide > Fulk of Montlice in Simon the Coldheart by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Fulk, Montlice, Lord Fulk, My Lord Fulk, Milor' Fulk **First appearance:** 0002-part-i-i-how-he-came-to-fulk-of-montlice ## Snapshot The roaring, golden-bearded Lord of Montlice who laughs at a boy's impudence and takes him into his household — and never quite stops being surprised by him. ## Who they are Fulk is a giant of a lord, hot-tempered and loud, who tests the boy Simon at his own table and finds himself out-faced by a stripling who refuses to be called a vagrant. Wounded at Shrewsbury, he rages at being carried from the field while Simon finishes the rout, and their gruff, sparing exchanges reveal a bond built on mutual respect rather than affection. As Simon's first master and patron, Fulk launches the rise that the rest of the book measures — and his bafflement at Simon's choices keeps the older generation's voice in play. ## Relationships ### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart) _friendship_ Fulk is Simon's loyal and steadfast companion, often serving as his right hand in battle and counsel. ### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy) _friendship_ Fulk respects Margaret and acts as a protective intermediary between her and Simon. ### [Geoffrey of Malvallet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/geoffrey_of_malvallet) _friendship_ Fulk and Geoffrey are fellow knights and comrades-in-arms, sharing a strong bond of brotherhood. ### [Alan of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/alan_of_montlice) _family_ Alan and Fulk are brothers, both serving Simon with familial loyalty and shared purpose. ### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart) _friendship_ Fulk is Simon's loyal and steadfast companion, often serving as his right hand in battle and counsel. ### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart) _friendship_ Fulk is Simon's loyal and steadfast companion, often serving as his right hand in battle and counsel. ### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy) _friendship_ Fulk respects Margaret and acts as a protective intermediary between her and Simon. ### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy) _friendship_ Fulk respects Margaret and acts as a protective intermediary between her and Simon. ### [Geoffrey of Malvallet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/geoffrey_of_malvallet) _friendship_ Fulk and Geoffrey are fellow knights and comrades-in-arms, sharing a strong bond of brotherhood. ### [Alan of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/alan_of_montlice) _family_ Alan and Fulk are brothers, both serving Simon with familial loyalty and shared purpose. ### [Alan of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/alan_of_montlice) _family_ Alan and Fulk are brothers, both serving Simon with familial loyalty and shared purpose. ### [Geoffrey of Malvallet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/geoffrey_of_malvallet) _friendship_ Fulk and Geoffrey are fellow knights and comrades-in-arms, sharing a strong bond of brotherhood. ## In the story ### [Simon the Coldheart Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/simon-the-coldheart) Simon's guardian who raises him at Montlice. ### [I: How He Came to Fulk of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-i-how-he-came-to-fulk-of-montlice) The Lion of Montlice; initially mocking but impressed by Simon's spirit; accepts him as page to his son. ### [II: How He Grew to Manhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ii-how-he-grew-to-manhood) Observes Simon's growth with amusement and pride, testing him by setting him to rule guards. Engages in fierce quarrels with Simon but ultimately admires his strength and fearlessness. ### [III: How He Went with Fulk to Shrewsbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-iii-how-he-went-with-fulk-to-shrewsbury) Simon's lord, leads his men in the battle, is wounded but survives, and speaks highly of Simon's abilities. ### [IV: How He Was Knighted, and How He Had Speech with His Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-iv-how-he-was-knighted-and-how-he-had-speech-with-his-father) Wounded in battle; offers Simon command of his men; confronts Geoffrey of Malvallet. ### [V: How He Rescued a Fair Damsel, and Discovered a Plot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-v-how-he-rescued-a-fair-damsel-and-discovered-a-plot) Lord of Montlice, grumbles about Simon's absences but is sent a letter requesting reinforcements. ### [VI: How He Rode Hotfoot to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-vi-how-he-rode-hotfoot-to-london) Writes a letter to Simon expressing displeasure and concern about Simon's involvement in the plot; his letter is read by Simon and shown to Granmere. ### [VII: How King Henry Thanked Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-vii-how-king-henry-thanked-him) Mentioned by Granmere as Simon's lord; Simon reflects on their amicable relationship. ### [VIII: How He Returned to Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-viii-how-he-returned-to-montlice) Greets Simon with a mix of gruffness and affection, expresses pride and sadness at Simon's new title, and insists on joining the survey of Simon's lands despite his gout. ### [X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-x-how-he-brought-order-into-his-lands) Visits Simon at Beauvallet, observes his rule, and teases him about his pages and aversion to marriage. ### [XIII: How He Found the Lady Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-how-he-found-the-lady-margaret) Welcomes Simon and Alan, hears Simon's declaration about Margaret. ### [XIV: How He Received the Lady Margaret’s Submission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-how-he-received-the-lady-margaret-s-submission) Hobbles onto the terrace, questions Alan about Simon's intentions, and learns of the rescue. ### [XV: How He Came Upon the Lady Margaret in the Gallery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-how-he-came-upon-the-lady-margaret-in-the-gallery) Jovially warns Simon about Margaret's desire for his life, then recounts Simon's exploits to Margaret, showing his fondness for Simon. ### [XIX: How They Fared at Belrémy During His Absence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-how-they-fared-at-belr-my-during-his-absence) Teases Margaret about her feelings for Simon and comforts her. ### [XXI: How He Came to His Own](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-how-he-came-to-his-own) Roars at Simon and Margaret affectionately, embracing Margaret and praising Simon's conquest. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/fulk_of_montlice - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters