# Sir Medard — The Sundering Flood character guide

> Sir Medard in The Sundering Flood by William Morris.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Osberne Sir Medard, Medard, sir Medard, the Knight Sir Medard

**First appearance:** 0041-xli-they-joust-with-the-knight-of-the-fish

## Snapshot

A sober-faced knight of Eastcheaping who first jests at Osberne's youth, then vouches for him and steers him toward Sir Godrick's service.

## Who they are

Sir Medard receives Osberne in Eastcheaping with a hard, measuring look and a dry joke about beginning early, but when the lad reddens he takes his hand and speaks kindly, noting that many a man lies hid within himself. He is the bridge between the Dale and the wider war, the one who tells Osberne that the good town owes him something and puts him in the way of deeds. His quiet respect marks Osberne's arrival as a man worth following.

## In the story

### [Osberne Is Chosen Captain of the Dalesmen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxiii-osberne-is-chosen-captain-of-the-dalesmen)

Captain of the Eastcheapers; mentors Osberne in the craft of war and hosts him at the Castle.

### [XXIV: A Skirmish with the Baron of Deepdale in the Marshes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxiv-a-skirmish-with-the-baron-of-deepdale-in-the-marshes)

Plans and leads the ambush; rides bareheaded at the head of the chase with his banner.

### [Stephen Tells of an Adventure in the Camp of the Foemen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxv-stephen-tells-of-an-adventure-in-the-camp-of-the-foemen)

Mentioned as the captain of Eastcheaping, whom Osberne once rescued in battle.

### [XXVII: They Parley from the Walls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxvii-they-parley-from-the-walls)

Leads the parley from the walls, commands the capture of the Baron, and negotiates the end of the siege.

### [The Baron of Deepdale Makes Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxviii-the-baron-of-deepdale-makes-peace)

Offers to dub Osberne a knight and pledges lifelong friendship and aid, parting with great affection.

### [Osberne Seeks Counsel of Steelhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxxv-osberne-seeks-counsel-of-steelhead)

Osberne plans to ride to Eastcheaping to find him after the Midsummer Feast.

### [XXXIX: Osberne Gets Him a New Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxxix-osberne-gets-him-a-new-master)

Sir Medard welcomes Osberne warmly and introduces him to Sir Godrick, acting as a bridge between them.

### [XL: Osberne Rides with Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xl-osberne-rides-with-sir-godrick)

Takes a kind leave of Osberne at Eastcheaping.

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