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John Norbury

A sturdy English man-at-arms who fights with the company.

minor

Also known as Norbury, great John

First appearance: xiii how the white company set forth to the wars

John Norbury shows up with force in XVIII: How Sir Nigel Loring Put a Patch Upon His Eye. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Squire to Sir Oliver, rides silently behind the knights, having been to those parts before.
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John Norbury first appears in 0014 xiii how the white company set forth to the wars.

In XVIII: How Sir Nigel Loring Put a Patch Upon His Eye: Squire to Sir Oliver, rides silently behind the knights, having been to those parts before.

Later, in How Alleyne Won His Place in an Honorable Guild: Sir Oliver's silent attendant who warns Alleyne about Tranter's reputation and tries to counsel him to avoid the fight.

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DMDon Martin de …PTPeter TerlakeSNSir Nigel LoringSSSir Simon BurleyLMLady Maude Lor…JNJohn Norbury

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  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
  • Brittany and Spanish Nobility
  • White Company Members
  • Protagonist

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See John Norbury in xiii how the white company set forth to the wars
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