Simon the Coldheart · Character
Maurice of Gountray
A French knight and ally of Lady Margaret's cause.
minor
Also known as Maurice, Gountray
First appearance: part ii ii how he encamped before belr my
Maurice of Gountray's tie to Simon the Coldheart is one of the pressures that moves Simon the Coldheart—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Drunken and rebellious, attempts to stab Simon but is forgiven and appointed Marshal.
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With Simon the Coldheart (rivalry): Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to undermine him. With Simon the Coldheart (rivalry): Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Simon's English retinue
- Minor allies and background figures
- Lady Margaret's inner circle
- Lady Margaret's ladies-in-waiting
- Lady Margaret's French allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Simon and Margaret's…
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rivalry · negative
Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to… How this plays out →
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rivalry · negative
Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to… How this plays out →
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Maurice of Gountray appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates
- X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands
- XI: How He Won His Gilded Armour
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See Maurice of Gountray in part ii ii how he encamped before belr my