# Maurice of Gountray — Simon the Coldheart character guide

> Maurice of Gountray in Simon the Coldheart by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maurice, Gountray

**First appearance:** 0014-part-ii-ii-how-he-encamped-before-belr-my

## Who they are

A French knight and ally of Lady Margaret's cause.

## Relationships

### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart)

_rivalry_

Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to undermine him.

### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart)

_rivalry_

Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to undermine him.

### [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/simon_the_coldheart)

_rivalry_

Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to undermine him.

## In the story

### [IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ix-how-he-took-possession-of-his-estates)

Drunken and rebellious, attempts to stab Simon but is forgiven and appointed Marshal.

### [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)

Appointed marshal, enforces Simon's orders by dismissing Nicholas, and proves loyal and hardworking.

### [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)

Reports on his stewardship, receives Simon's full forgiveness, and expresses his loyalty.

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