# Simon the Coldheart — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Simon the Coldheart by Georgette Heyer.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/dedication.md): The author dedicates the book to the memory of his father, noting that this was his father's favorite work.
- [Simon the Coldheart Part I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/simon-the-coldheart.md): The chapter introduces Simon of Beauvallet, a foundling raised by Fulk of Montlice, who grows from a page into a formidable knight. It covers his early life, his rise in King Henry V's service, his knighthood, and his fi
- [I: How He Came to Fulk of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-i-how-he-came-to-fulk-of-montlice.md): Simon, a fourteen-year-old boy of unknown parentage, arrives at Montlice Castle seeking employment. He boldly confronts the gatekeeper and later Alan of Montlice, who brings him before Fulk of Montlice. Simon reveals he 
- [II: How He Grew to Manhood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ii-how-he-grew-to-manhood.md): Simon grows from page to squire under Fulk of Montlice, developing into a formidable young man known for his cold composure, ruthless justice, and unyielding will. He earns respect through strength and fairness, often cl
- [III: How He Went with Fulk to Shrewsbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-iii-how-he-went-with-fulk-to-shrewsbury.md): Simon accompanies Fulk of Montlice to Shrewsbury, where they prepare for battle against Hotspur. Simon demonstrates his sharp eyesight by spotting the enemy's approach. During the battle, Simon saves Geoffrey of Malvalle
- [IV: How He Was Knighted, and How He Had Speech with His Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-iv-how-he-was-knighted-and-how-he-had-speech-with-his-father.md): Simon is knighted by King Henry V for his valor in battle and offered a position commanding Fulk's men. He accepts Fulk as his liege lord and remains at Montlice. Later, Geoffrey of Malvallet visits to see his son, leadi
- [V: How He Rescued a Fair Damsel, and Discovered a Plot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-v-how-he-rescued-a-fair-damsel-and-discovered-a-plot.md): Simon rides out in 1404, surveying lands and stopping at a tavern where he rescues a damsel from a ruffian, captures the man, and discovers treasonable letters concerning a plot to restore King Richard. He writes to Fulk
- [VI: How He Rode Hotfoot to London](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-vi-how-he-rode-hotfoot-to-london.md): Simon prepares to ride to London to inform King Henry V of a plot he uncovered. He leaves his prisoner under guard with Gregory and his men, then travels to London with Roger. After struggling to compose a suitable lette
- [VII: How King Henry Thanked Him](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-vii-how-king-henry-thanked-him.md): Simon is summoned to the King's court after a fortnight of forced inactivity. King Henry thanks him for thwarting a plot and, after a philosophical discussion about honor and intent, grants Simon the barony of Fair Pastu
- [VIII: How He Returned to Montlice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-viii-how-he-returned-to-montlice.md): Simon returns to Montlice after his adventures in London, where he is warmly welcomed by Fulk, Alan, and the townspeople. He reveals that King Henry has made him Baron of Beauvallet and granted him the estate of Fair Pas
- [IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ix-how-he-took-possession-of-his-estates.md): Simon takes control of his estates, confronting the drunken and rebellious Maurice of Gountray. After Maurice attempts to stab him in a rage, Simon unexpectedly forgives him and appoints him as his Marshal, demanding obe
- [X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-x-how-he-brought-order-into-his-lands.md): Simon consolidates his rule over Beauvallet by dismissing Nicholas, appointing Basil of Mordaunt, and enforcing discipline. He reforms his men-at-arms and archers, wins the loyalty of his people through fairness and skil
- [XI: How He Won His Gilded Armour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-xi-how-he-won-his-gilded-armour.md): Simon returns to Beauvallet after fighting in Wales and capturing Griffith, Glyndourdy's son, in single combat. He wins the gilded armour as his prize. At home, he is greeted warmly by his pages, especially young Cedric,
- [I: How He Came to Normandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-i-how-he-came-to-normandy.md): Simon the Coldheart, now past thirty and a renowned commander, stands on a hill near Alençon with his squire Cedric, contemplating his next campaign. He is summoned to the King, where Henry V tasks him with capturing the
- [II: How He Encamped Before Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-how-he-encamped-before-belr-my.md): Simon encamps before the town of Belrémy with an army of fifteen hundred, initiating a siege. He rejects a direct assault in favor of a blockade and mining operations to minimize casualties, especially among non-combatan
- [III: How He Took Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-how-he-took-belr-my.md): Simon lays out a detailed plan to take Belrémy by surprise, using a mine to enter the town while a diversionary attack is made on the western gate. He assigns himself the most dangerous task of leading the twelve men thr
- [IV: How He Saw the Lady Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-how-he-saw-the-lady-margaret.md): Simon brings order to Belrémy and parleys with the sheriff. He learns Alan of Montlice is captured by Lady Margaret and sends her a command to surrender the castle and release Alan. She refuses and threatens to hang Alan
- [V: How He Brought the Lady Margaret to the Justice-House](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-v-how-he-brought-the-lady-margaret-to-the-justice-house.md): Simon brings the veiled Lady Margaret to the justice-house in Belrémy, where Geoffrey of Malvallet and Bernard of Talmayne are present. After unveiling, the Lady Margaret defiantly refuses to swear allegiance to King Hen
- [How the Lady Margaret Could Not Stab Him](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-how-the-lady-margaret-could-not-stab-him.md): Lady Margaret attempts to stab Simon while he writes, but he calmly instructs her on where to strike, causing her to falter and drop the dagger. She vows revenge, and later confides in Jeanne de Faucourt, who urges submi
- [VII: How He Found Geoffrey and Jeanne on the Terrace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-how-he-found-geoffrey-and-jeanne-on-the-terrace.md): On a frosty terrace, Geoffrey of Malvallet courts Jeanne de Faucourt with playful banter and declarations of love, while she teases him about his Englishness and his allegiance to Simon. Their romantic exchange is interr
- [VIII: How the Lady Margaret Plotted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-how-the-lady-margaret-plotted.md): Lady Margaret, confined in her castle by Simon, devises a daring escape plan. She manipulates her page Léon into giving her his pass and a suit of clothes, intending to disguise herself as a pageboy and ride to Fernand d
- [IX: How the Lady Margaret Escaped](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-how-the-lady-margaret-escaped.md): The Lady Margaret of Belrémy and Jeanne de Faucourt disguise themselves as a page and his sister to escape from Belrémy. They travel through villages, facing hardships and suspicious innkeepers. In one tavern, Margaret's
- [X: How the Lady Margaret Came to Turincel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-x-how-the-lady-margaret-came-to-turincel.md): Disguised as a boy, Lady Margaret of Belrémy travels with her friend Jeanne and the masterless man Ranaud to Turincel, seeking aid from Fernand de Turincel against the English. Upon arrival, she learns that Fernand has a
- [XI: How the Lady Margaret Fell Into the Hands of Raoul the Terrible](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-how-the-lady-margaret-fell-into-the-hands-of-raoul-the-terrible.md): Lady Margaret, Jeanne, and Ranaud attempt to flee through Raoul the Terrible's lands but are captured by Raoul and his men. They are taken to Raoul's hunting lodge and imprisoned in a stone chamber. The chapter ends with
- [XII: How Simon Set Forth in Pursuit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-how-simon-set-forth-in-pursuit.md): Simon returns to Belrémy to find that Lady Margaret has escaped, disguised as a page, with Jeanne and a red-bearded giant. He sets out in pursuit with Geoffrey, tracking them to Turincel and then to the lands of Raoul th
- [XIII: How He Found the Lady Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-how-he-found-the-lady-margaret.md): Simon and Geoffrey rescue the Lady Margaret and Jeanne from Raoul the Terrible. Simon kills Raoul in a rage, then escapes with Margaret and Jeanne. They ride to Belrémy, where Simon carries the sleeping Margaret into the
- [XIV: How He Received the Lady Margaret’s Submission](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-how-he-received-the-lady-margaret-s-submission.md): Simon receives Lady Margaret's formal submission to King Henry, but demands more—her hand in marriage. Margaret signs the submission but struggles with her conflicting emotions of hate and attraction, while Jeanne observ
- [XV: How He Came Upon the Lady Margaret in the Gallery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-how-he-came-upon-the-lady-margaret-in-the-gallery.md): Simon encounters Lady Margaret in the gallery and engages in a tense, intimate conversation about her hatred, his love, and the memory of their ride. Alan warns Simon that the Chevalier de Fleurival, who also loves Marga
- [XVI: How He Walked Alone in the Garden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi-how-he-walked-alone-in-the-garden.md): Simon walks alone in the garden, troubled by his feelings for Lady Margaret. She secretly watches him, torn between hatred and a growing, unrecognized yearning. When she spots an assassin stalking Simon, she rushes to wa
- [XVII: How He Left Belrémy, and How the Lady Margaret Dealt with Her Cousin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-how-he-left-belr-my-and-how-the-lady-margaret-dealt-with-her-cousin.md): Simon bids farewell to Lady Margaret and leaves Belrémy for Bayeux. After his departure, Margaret confronts her cousin the Chevalier de Fleurival about his attempted assassination of Simon, banishes him from her domain, 
- [How He Came to Bayeux, to the King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-how-he-came-to-bayeux-to-the-king.md): Simon rides to Bayeux to report to King Henry V on the capture of Belrémy and the death of Raoul the Terrible. He brings Alan of Montlice and leaves Geoffrey of Malvallet at Belrémy. Henry questions Simon about the event
- [XIX: How They Fared at Belrémy During His Absence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-how-they-fared-at-belr-my-during-his-absence.md): The Lady Margaret walks alone on the terrace, missing Simon who has been away for three weeks fighting in the Côtentin. Fulk finds her and teases her about her feelings for Simon, which she denies but eventually admits s
- [XX: How He Was Sent for by the King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-how-he-was-sent-for-by-the-king.md): Simon is summoned to Bayeux by King Henry V, who appoints him Lieutenant and Warden of the Lands and Marches of Normandy, with Geoffrey of Malvallet and Alan of Montlice under him. The King also commands Simon to marry L
- [XXI: How He Came to His Own](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-how-he-came-to-his-own.md): In May, Lady Margaret waits anxiously in her garden for news of Simon. He returns, and they confess their love, with Margaret willingly surrendering her heart. They reunite with Geoffrey, Jeanne, Fulk, and Alan, celebrat
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/endnotes.md): A brief author's note correcting a historical detail about the post being held by the Earls of March and Salisbury.

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