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Sir Bertrand du Guesclin

A famous French knight and commander.

minor

Also known as Bertrand, Bertrand du Guesclin

First appearance: xxxiii how the army made the passage of roncesvalles

Sir Bertrand du Guesclin shows up with force in XXVIII: How the Comrades Came Over the Marches of France. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Travels with the English party, hosts them at the inn, and later engages in a friendly sword fight with Sir Nigel.

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Sir Bertrand du Guesclin first appears in 0034 xxxiii how the army made the passage of roncesvalles.

In XXVIII: How the Comrades Came Over the Marches of France: Travels with the English party, hosts them at the inn, and later engages in a friendly sword fight with Sir Nigel.

Later, in How the Blessed Hour of Sight Came to the Lady Tiphaine: French knight and husband of Tiphaine, who defends her prophetic gifts and receives a warning of danger.

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XXVIII: How the Comrades Came Over the Marches of France
Travels with the English party, hosts them at the inn, and later engages in a friendly sword fight with Sir Nigel.
How the Blessed Hour of Sight Came to the Lady Tiphaine
French knight and husband of Tiphaine, who defends her prophetic gifts and receives a warning of danger.
How Five Men Held the Keep of Villefranche
Du Guesclin leads the defense, fights on the stair, and consults with Sir Nigel about their hopeless situation.
How the Company Took Counsel Round the Fallen Tree
Departs with his lady after the skirmish, heading to raise French support for Henry of Trastamare.

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See Sir Bertrand du Guesclin in xxxiii how the army made the passage of roncesvalles

See Sir Bertrand du Guesclin in XXVIII: How the Comrades Came Over the Marches of France