# Bertrade de Montfort — The Outlaw of Torn character guide > Bertrade de Montfort in The Outlaw of Torn by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Lady Bertrade de Montfort, Bertrade of Montfort, Lady Bertrade **First appearance:** 0001-ii ## Snapshot A king's niece with a sharp tongue and a prouder heart, she befriends the outlaw her family would hang — and cannot decide what she feels for him. ## Who they are Daughter of Simon de Montfort and sister to a king, Bertrade moves easily among earls and princes, yet she answers Roger de Condé's plain speech more warmly than any courtier's flattery. She insists the gulf between a king's niece and the Outlaw of Torn is unbridgeable, even while her fingers betray her at farewell. Her sealed summons draws Norman into the heart of the De Montfort household, where love and loyalty collide. ## Relationships ### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn) _romantic_ Bertrade and Norman share a deep, passionate romantic bond, with Norman often acting as her protector and secret lover. ### [Henry III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/henry_iii) _family_ Bertrade is the sister of Henry III, but their relationship is strained by political tensions and her loyalty to Norman. ### [Peter of Colfax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/peter_of_colfax) _social_ Peter of Colfax is a minor noble who interacts with Bertrade in courtly social circles. ### [Earl of Leicester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/earl_of_leicester) _family_ Bertrade is the sister of the Earl of Leicester, but their relationship is fraught with political disagreement. ### [Simon de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/simon_de_montfort) _family_ Bertrade is the sister of Simon de Montfort, though they are often at odds due to her love for Norman. ### [Father Claude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/father_claude) _friendship_ Father Claude is a trusted confidant and spiritual advisor to Bertrade, supporting her in secret matters. ### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn) _romantic_ Bertrade and Norman share a deep, passionate romantic bond, with Norman often acting as her protector and secret lover. ### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn) _romantic_ Bertrade and Norman share a deep, passionate romantic bond, with Norman often acting as her protector and secret lover. ### [Father Claude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/father_claude) _friendship_ Father Claude is a trusted confidant and spiritual advisor to Bertrade, supporting her in secret matters. ### [Simon de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/simon_de_montfort) _family_ Bertrade is the sister of Simon de Montfort, though they are often at odds due to her love for Norman. ### [Henry III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/henry_iii) _family_ Bertrade is the sister of Henry III, but their relationship is strained by political tensions and her loyalty to Norman. ### [Earl of Leicester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/earl_of_leicester) _family_ Bertrade is the sister of the Earl of Leicester, but their relationship is fraught with political disagreement. ## In the story ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/vii) Waves and throws a kiss to Norman from the south tower as he departs. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/viii) Mentioned as the damsel Norman rescued from knights of Peter of Colfax; her presence is the reason Norman feels he must stay in England. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/ix) Determined to return to Leicester despite warnings; captured by Peter of Colfax's men. ### [The Rescue of Bertrade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/x) Rescued by Norman, she defends him before her family and offers her hand in friendship. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xi) She is glad to see Roger de Condé, engages in flirtatious banter, and later confesses her love for him despite her father's opposition. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xii) Mentioned as having been sent to France by her mother; Norman believes their love is hopeless. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xiii) Haunts Norman's thoughts as he struggles with his feelings for Joan. ### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xiv) Norman realizes his heart belongs to her, though she is not present in the chapter. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xv) Arrives in England with her mother and Prince Philip; Norman plans to see her and confess his identity. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xvi) Mentioned as the reason Norman fights for the barons; De Montfort claims she has forgotten Norman. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xvii) Referenced as the victim of Peter of Colfax's base desires, motivating Norman's vengeance. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xviii) Receives Norman's message, meets him privately, and after a struggle accepts his true identity and reaffirms her love. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xix) Declares her love for Norman publicly, shields him from attackers, and rushes to his side after he falls. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/bertrade_de_montfort - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters