# Father Claude — The Outlaw of Torn character guide

> Father Claude in The Outlaw of Torn by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the good Father Claude, Father

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A gentle priest whose cottage becomes the confessional where Norman of Torn weighs his hatred, his love, and the war between King and baron.

## Relationships

### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn)

_friendship_

Father Claude is a loyal mentor and friend to Norman, offering guidance and spiritual support.

### [Bertrade de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/bertrade_de_montfort)

_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)

_friendship_

Father Claude is a loyal mentor and friend to Norman, offering guidance and spiritual support.

### [Bertrade de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/bertrade_de_montfort)

_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)

_friendship_

Father Claude is a loyal mentor and friend to Norman, offering guidance and spiritual support.

## In the story

### [The Birth of the Clan Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/vi)

Present at the founding; his hut is used for the swearing-in ceremony.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/vii)

Listens to Norman's doubts about his father and his life; hints that he knows Norman's true parentage but fears to speak.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/viii)

Visits Torn, defends Norman's character against the old man, and urges Norman to seek a new life in France.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xii)

Advises Norman to meet Simon de Montfort to uncover his true identity; deceived by the old man of Torn into postponing the meeting.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xv)

Receives a message from Simon de Montfort about Prince Richard; his correspondence is stolen by Spizo the Spaniard.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xviii)

Rides with Norman and Shandy; described as taciturn and still skilled with the sword.

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