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Sieur de Crespigny

A young French nobleman who mocks an Englishman.

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Also known as Englishman, young Sieur de Crespigny

First appearance: xxiii how england held the lists at bordeaux

Sieur de Crespigny's tie to Alleyne Edricson is one of the pressures that moves The White Company—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Sieur de Crespigny first appears in 0024 xxiii how england held the lists at bordeaux.

With Alleyne Edricson (rivalry): Sieur de Crespigny is a French knight and adversary whom Alleyne faces in combat, representing the enemy side. With Alleyne Edricson (rivalry): Sieur de Crespigny is a French knight and adversary whom Alleyne faces in combat, representing the enemy side.

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AEAlleyne EdricsonPTPeter TerlakeHJHordle JohnSNSir Nigel LoringSASamkin AylwardSDSieur de Crespigny

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  • Allied Commanders and Locals
  • White Company Members
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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