The Outlaw of Torn · Character

Simon de Montfort

The Earl of Leicester and England's most formidable baron, whose honor and power make him both the outlaw's enemy and the one man fit to judge his past.

supporting

Also known as De Montfort, the hated De Montfort, the wily Simon de Montfort

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in The Outlaw of Torn, Simon de Montfort is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Earl of Leicester, brother-in-law to the King, who is falsely accused of treason and boldly rebukes Henry.

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Simon de Montfort stands at the center of the baronial opposition to King Henry, a statesman so respected that Father Claude calls him the most honorable man in England. He offers Roger de Condé a place of trust in his retinue, never guessing the guest's true identity, and his daughter's fate binds him to the outlaw in ways he cannot yet see. His judgment — of Norman's origins and of his worth — becomes the hinge on which the young man's future turns.

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Courtly and political players
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Norman of Torn
rivalry · negative
Simon de Montfort is a fierce antagonist to Norman, clashing with him over politics and… How this plays out →
Bertrade de Montfort
family · ambivalent
Henry III
rivalry · negative
Norman of Torn
rivalry · negative
Simon de Montfort is a fierce antagonist to Norman, clashing with him over politics and… How this plays out →
Bertrade de Montfort
family · ambivalent
Norman of Torn
rivalry · negative
Simon de Montfort is a fierce antagonist to Norman, clashing with him over politics and… How this plays out →
Bertrade de Montfort
family · ambivalent
Henry III
rivalry · negative

Norman of Torn
Simon de Montfort is a fierce antagonist to Norman, clashing with him over politics and personal vendettas.
Bertrade de Montfort
Bertrade is the sister of Simon de Montfort, though they are often at odds due to her love for Norman.
Henry III
Henry III and Simon de Montfort are bitter enemies, engaged in a power struggle that defines much of the plot.
Norman of Torn
Simon de Montfort is a fierce antagonist to Norman, clashing with him over politics and personal vendettas.
Bertrade de Montfort
Bertrade is the sister of Simon de Montfort, though they are often at odds due to her love for Norman.
Norman of Torn
Simon de Montfort is a fierce antagonist to Norman, clashing with him over politics and personal vendettas.
Bertrade de Montfort
Bertrade is the sister of Simon de Montfort, though they are often at odds due to her love for Norman.
Henry III
Henry III and Simon de Montfort are bitter enemies, engaged in a power struggle that defines much of the plot.

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In the story

Simon de Montfort appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Earl of Leicester, brother-in-law to the King, who is falsely accused of treason and boldly rebukes Henry.
The Abduction of Prince Richard
Earl of Leicester, eagerly joins the search for his royal nephew, temporarily healing his rift with the king.
IV
Leads a search party for the prince, unknowingly standing above the hidden skiff.
Chapter VII
Mentioned as Bertrade's father; Norman reflects on his likeness to Prince Edward and the mystery of his birth.
The Rescue of Bertrade
Receives his daughter back, initially suspicious of Norman but later expresses grudging respect.
XI
He welcomes Roger de Condé warmly at first, but becomes enraged upon discovering his romantic interest in Bertrade and orders him to leave.
XII
Mentioned as the man Father Claude believes can decide Norman's future; not physically present.
XV
Corresponds with Father Claude regarding Prince Richard; his message is intercepted by De Vac's spy.
XVI
Commands the baronial army, uses a ruse with a decoy car, and coldly insults Norman by dismissing his friendship with Bertrade.
XVIII
Is at Battel with the King; his victory at Lewes changed plans.
XIX
Confronts Norman and orders the attack, but is defied by his daughter Bertrade.

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