# Geoffrey of Malvallet — Simon the Coldheart character guide > Geoffrey of Malvallet in Simon the Coldheart by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Malvallet, Geoffrey, Sir Geoffrey, A Malvallet, Sir Geoffrey of Malvallet **First appearance:** 0002-part-i-i-how-he-came-to-fulk-of-montlice ## Snapshot Simon's blunt, fiercely loyal companion-in-arms, who swears Belrémy will have no quarter if his friend dies opening the gates. ## Who they are Geoffrey fights beside Simon through every campaign and is the one who notices when Simon starts speaking like a man settling his affairs before a battle — and says so, anxiously, to his face. His loyalty is absolute and his temper hot, but he is also the friend who takes command if Simon falls and who will care for Simon's wards for his sake. He grounds the story's cold hero in human warmth, and his dread before Belrémy tells the reader exactly how dangerous the coming fight is. ## Relationships ### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart) _friendship_ Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared military exploits. ### [Jeanne de Faucourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/jeanne_de_faucourt) _romantic_ Geoffrey and Jeanne share a tender romantic relationship, often serving as a parallel to Simon and Margaret's love. ### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy) _friendship_ Geoffrey is a courteous and supportive friend to Margaret, often aiding her in matters of the heart. ### [Fulk of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/fulk_of_montlice) _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) _friendship_ Alan and Geoffrey are comrades in Simon's service, sharing mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart) _friendship_ Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared military exploits. ### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart) _friendship_ Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared military exploits. ### [Jeanne de Faucourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/jeanne_de_faucourt) _romantic_ Geoffrey and Jeanne share a tender romantic relationship, often serving as a parallel to Simon and Margaret's love. ### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy) _friendship_ Geoffrey is a courteous and supportive friend to Margaret, often aiding her in matters of the heart. ### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy) _friendship_ Geoffrey is a courteous and supportive friend to Margaret, often aiding her in matters of the heart. ### [Jeanne de Faucourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/jeanne_de_faucourt) _romantic_ Geoffrey and Jeanne share a tender romantic relationship, often serving as a parallel to Simon and Margaret's love. ### [Alan of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/alan_of_montlice) _friendship_ Alan and Geoffrey are comrades in Simon's service, sharing mutual respect and camaraderie. ## In the story ### [Simon the Coldheart Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/simon-the-coldheart) Simon's companion and fellow knight. ### [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) Mentioned as Simon's father; Simon carries his ring but claims no desire for his recognition. ### [II: How He Grew to Manhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ii-how-he-grew-to-manhood) Seen by Simon at a court of law; Simon scrutinizes him calmly, finding him tall, slim, fastidious, and proud, with eyes like his own. ### [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 half-brother, fights bravely in the battle, is saved by Simon, and expresses gratitude and a desire to meet again as equals. ### [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) Visits Montlice to see Simon; engages in a tense exchange with Fulk. ### [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 Simon as one of his few friends. ### [VIII: How He Returned to Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-viii-how-he-returned-to-montlice) Accompanies Simon to Montlice, observes the welcome, and comments on Simon's wisdom in managing his new estates. ### [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, bringing a letter from his half-brother urging aid against Owen Glyndourdy. ### [XI: How He Won His Gilded Armour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-xi-how-he-won-his-gilded-armour) Rides with Simon, reconciles with Alan of Montlice, and discusses Simon's future with their father. ### [I: How He Came to Normandy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-i-how-he-came-to-normandy) The Knight, present with the King; hot-tempered and loyal, he swears to go with Simon to Belrémy. ### [II: How He Encamped Before Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-how-he-encamped-before-belr-my) Leads the van and chafes at the slow pace of the siege, but accepts Simon's rebuke and promises to mend his ways. ### [III: How He Took Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-how-he-took-belr-my) Protests Simon's dangerous assignment but swears to avenge him if he falls. ### [IV: How He Saw the Lady Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-how-he-saw-the-lady-margaret) Anxious about Alan, advises Simon against entering the castle alone, left in command during Simon's absence. ### [V: How He Brought the Lady Margaret to the Justice-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-v-how-he-brought-the-lady-margaret-to-the-justice-house) Greets Simon at the justice-house, teases him about the Lady Margaret, and is sent to secure the castle. ### [How the Lady Margaret Could Not Stab Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-how-the-lady-margaret-could-not-stab-him) Mentioned as having been braved by Margaret and as half-brother to Simon. ### [VII: How He Found Geoffrey and Jeanne on the Terrace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-how-he-found-geoffrey-and-jeanne-on-the-terrace) Courts Jeanne on the terrace, dressed in crimson velvet, and engages in flirtatious dialogue about love and loyalty. ### [IX: How the Lady Margaret Escaped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-how-the-lady-margaret-escaped) Mentioned by Jeanne as the object of her affection; she wonders how he will react to her escape. ### [XII: How Simon Set Forth in Pursuit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-how-simon-set-forth-in-pursuit) Left in command, becomes suspicious of Margaret's absence, and joins Simon in the rescue mission. ### [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) Fights alongside Simon, rescues Jeanne, and declares his intention to marry her. ### [XVII: How He Left Belrémy, and How the Lady Margaret Dealt with Her Cousin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-how-he-left-belr-my-and-how-the-lady-margaret-dealt-with-her-cousin) Grumbles about ruling Belrémy but is later reconciled with Lady Margaret and agrees to aid her. ### [How He Came to Bayeux, to the King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-how-he-came-to-bayeux-to-the-king) Left at Belrémy; mentioned as being in a lady's arms and soon to be wed. ### [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) Seen with Jeanne in the garden, joking about marriage. ### [XX: How He Was Sent for by the King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-how-he-was-sent-for-by-the-king) Geoffrey is named as one of the knights to serve under Simon in the new command. He is mentioned as having sent word about Belrémy being at peace. ### [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) Present with Jeanne, jokes about wives being the devil, and congratulates Simon. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/geoffrey_of_malvallet - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters