The White Company · Character
Don Pedro
The King of Castile, a cruel and treacherous ruler.
minor
Also known as Pedro, King Pedro
First appearance: xxxiii how the army made the passage of roncesvalles
Don Pedro shows up with force in XIX: How There Was Stir at the Abbey of St. Andrew's. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sits on one of the two thrones behind the prince; described as tall with a livid face and cold blue eye, yawning and fondling a greyhound.
Don Pedro first appears in 0034 xxxiii how the army made the passage of roncesvalles.
In XIX: How There Was Stir at the Abbey of St. Andrew's: Sits on one of the two thrones behind the prince; described as tall with a livid face and cold blue eye, yawning and fondling a greyhound.
Later, in XXIII: How England Held the Lists at Bordeaux: Watches the tournament and makes inappropriate remarks about local women, causing tension with the prince.
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- French and Spanish Antagonists
- White Company Members
- Protagonist
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