The Outlaw of Torn · Character
Roger Leybourn
A knight and ally of the de Montfort faction.
minor
Also known as Sir Roger, Leybourn, Roger de Leybourn
First appearance: vii
Roger Leybourn's tie to Norman of Torn is one of the pressures that moves The Outlaw of Torn—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A gentleman of the court who accompanies the King from the audience chamber.
Roger Leybourn first appears in 0006 vii.
With Norman of Torn (friendship): Roger Leybourn is a steadfast ally and friend to Norman, aiding him in his outlaw adventures. With Norman of Torn (friendship): Roger Leybourn is a steadfast ally and friend to Norman, aiding him in his outlaw adventures.
In I: A gentleman of the court who accompanies the King from the audience chamber.
Later, in XVII: Master of the castle; initially confronts Norman but allows the duel and later grants Norman the golden platter.
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Local allies and relatives
- Protagonist
- Courtly and political players
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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