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Nicholas

A bully encountered by Simon in his youth.

minor

Also known as great Nicholas stammer, the bully Nicholas, Nicholas Conrad

First appearance: part i ii how he grew to manhood

Nicholas shows up with force in X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dismissed by Simon, attempts to stir rebellion but fails and is forced to leave Beauvallet.
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See Nicholas in part i ii how he grew to manhood

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JHJohn HollandMOMaurice of Gou…STSimon the Cold…GAGregory ArnoldJSJames Short-LegNINicholas

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Nicholas in part i ii how he grew to manhood