# Sir Simon Burley — The White Company character guide

> Sir Simon Burley in The White Company by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Simon, Burley

**First appearance:** 0024-xxiii-how-england-held-the-lists-at-bordeaux

## Who they are

A stout English knight and commander.

## In the story

### [How Sir Nigel Hawked at an Eagle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xxxv-how-sir-nigel-hawked-at-an-eagle)

Counsels caution, questioning the wisdom of attacking a large army, but ultimately defers to Sir Nigel's plan.

### [How Sir Nigel Took the Patch from His Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xxxvi-how-sir-nigel-took-the-patch-from-his-eye)

Urges retreat due to low arrows; shows consternation.

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