The White Company · Character
Sir Robert Knolles
A rugged English freebooter and commander.
minor
Also known as Sir Robert, the rugged Sir Robert Knolles
First appearance: xiii how the white company set forth to the wars
Sir Robert Knolles 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.
Described as a famous warrior who rose from low ranks; the prince whispers to him and Sir Hugh Calverley, and they hasten from the room.
Sir Robert Knolles first appears in 0014 xiii how the white company set forth to the wars.
In XIX: How There Was Stir at the Abbey of St. Andrew's: Described as a famous warrior who rose from low ranks; the prince whispers to him and Sir Hugh Calverley, and they hasten from the room.
Later, in How the Army Made the Passage of Roncesvalles: Mentioned as one of the war-hardened veterans heading the column through the pass.
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See Sir Robert Knolles in xiii how the white company set forth to the wars