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Simon the Coldheart · Character

Master Bernard

A clerk or secretary in Simon's service.

minor

Also known as Bernard

First appearance: part i ix how he took possession of his estates

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BOBasil of Morda…JDJean de Galled…GAGregory ArnoldJDJeanne de Fauc…MCMalcolm ClaytonMBMaster Bernard

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  • Other

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  • Simon's household and early life
  • Simon's English retinue
  • Lady Margaret's French allies
  • Minor allies and background figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Master Bernard in part i ix how he took possession of his estates