Character guide

Demoiselle Matthiette

major

Also known as Raymond Psychopompos Matthiette

A mysterious and enchanting woman, central to the romantic entanglements of the narrative.

Florian de Puysange

major

Also known as young Florian, Puysange, Messire Florian

A young nobleman, often the focal character, whose romantic pursuits drive much of the plot.

Master Richard Mervale

supporting

Also known as Master Mervale, Sang Master Mervale

A recurring character, possibly a narrator or observer, who comments on the events and characters.

Sir Adhelmar de Nointel

major

Also known as Cousin Adhelmar, Adhelmar, Sang Adhelmar

A nobleman, often a rival or antagonist in romantic and political matters.

Demoiselle Mélite

supporting

Also known as Mélite, the Demoiselle Mélite

A woman of charm and intrigue, involved in the romantic plots of the story.

Sieur Raymond d'Arnaye

supporting

Also known as Raymond, Sieur d'Arnaye, Sieur Raymond

A member of the d'Arnaye family, involved in conspiracies and family honor.

Sir John Falstaff

supporting

Also known as John, Falstaff, Sir John, Jack Falstaff

The famous Shakespearean character, appearing in a literary episode, adding humor and wit.

Catherine de Vaucelles

supporting

Also known as Catherine, Mademoiselle de Vaucelles

A noblewoman, object of affection and a key figure in romantic plots.

Fulke d'Arnaye

supporting

Also known as Fulke, D'Arnaye, d'Arnaye

A member of the d'Arnaye family, involved in the family's schemes and conflicts.

Cynthia Allonby

supporting

Also known as Allonby, Cynthia

A woman of grace and mystery, connected to the Allonby family and romantic subplots.

Adelais

supporting

Also known as Sweet Adelais, sweet Adelais

A sweet and gentle woman, central to one of the romantic episodes.

François de Montcorbier

supporting

Also known as François, Montcorbier, Master François

A poet and rogue, possibly a version of François Villon, involved in adventures.

Tiburce d'Arnaye

minor

Also known as Tiburce

A member of the d'Arnaye family, participating in the family's affairs.

Philippe Sermaise

minor

Also known as Sermaise

A character involved in the conflicts and intrigues of the narrative.

Hugues d'Arques

minor

Also known as Hugues, Hugh Darke, Hugh

A knight, possibly with a dual identity, involved in the action.

Lady Adeliza

minor

Also known as Adeliza, the Lady Adeliza

A noble lady, appearing in the narrative with some presence.

Captain Edward Musgrave

supporting

Also known as Ned, Captain Musgrave, Edward Musgrave

A young captain, possibly a narrator or focal character in some sections.

Lady Ursula Heleigh

supporting

Also known as Ursula, the Lady Ursula

A noblewoman, central to the episode in her garden.

George Bulmer

minor

Also known as George

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly as a narrator or participant.

Earl of Pevensey

supporting

Also known as Pevensey, Lord Pevensey

A nobleman, involved in the political and romantic plots.

Kit Marlowe

minor

Also known as Marlowe, Sang Kit Marlowe

The playwright, appearing as a character in the narrative.

Reinault de Puysange

minor

Also known as Reinault, Sire Reinault

A member of the Puysange family, involved in the family's affairs.

Raoul de Frison

minor

Also known as Raoul, Monsieur de Frison

A nobleman, appearing in the romantic and social scenes.

Robert Gamble Cabell

minor

Also known as Cabell

Possibly the author or a narrator figure, present in the text.

The Priest

minor

Also known as priest

A priest who appears in the narrative, performing clerical duties.

Stephen Allonby

minor

Also known as Stephen

A member of the Allonby family, involved in the plot.

François Villon

minor

Also known as Villon, Accordingly François

The historical poet, appearing as a character in the narrative.

Madonna

minor

A woman referred to as Madonna, possibly a title or name.

Monsieur de Puysange

minor

Also known as Puysange, de Puysange

An older member of the Puysange family, possibly Florian's father.

Dame Adelaide

minor

Also known as Adelaide

A woman of some standing, appearing in the narrative.

Sylvia Vernon

minor

Also known as Sylvia

A woman connected to the Vernon family, involved in romantic plots.

Raoul de Prison

minor

Also known as Raoul

A character, possibly a variant of Raoul de Frison, appearing in the story.

Mistress Adelais Vernon

supporting

Also known as Adelais, Mistress Vernon

A woman of the Vernon family, central to the 'Sweet Adelais' episode.

Roger Darke of Yaxham

minor

Also known as Roger, Roger Darke

A character with a possible connection to Hugues d'Arques, involved in the plot.

René de Montigny

minor

Also known as René, Montigny

A character involved in the intrigues of the narrative.

Dame Melicent

minor

Also known as Melicent

A woman of some importance in the story.

Ysabeau de Montigny

minor

Also known as Ysabeau, Montigny

A woman of the Montigny family, appearing in the narrative.

Sylvie de Nointel

minor

Also known as Sylvie, young Sylvie de Nointel

A young woman of the Nointel family, involved in the plot.

Adelaide de la Forêt

minor

Also known as Adelaide

A woman of the Forêt family, appearing in the story.

Bardolph

minor

A companion of Falstaff, appearing in the Falstaff episode.

Noël d'Arnaye

minor

Also known as Noël, Noël the Handsome

A member of the d'Arnaye family, involved in the family's affairs.

Maurice Hewlett

minor

Also known as Hewlett

Possibly the author or a narrator, appearing in the text.

Lord Falmouth

minor

Also known as Falmouth, Marquis of Falmouth

A nobleman, appearing in the narrative.

Lord Love

minor

Also known as Love

A personification of love, appearing as a character.

Master Darke

minor

Also known as Darke

A character, possibly related to Hugues d'Arques, appearing in the story.

Gilles Raguyer

minor

Also known as little Gilles, Raguyer

A minor character, appearing in the narrative.

Fate

minor

A personification of fate, appearing as a narrative device.

Sir Hugh Vernon

minor

Also known as Vernon, Hugh Vernon, Sir Hugh

A knight of the Vernon family, appearing in the story.

Olivier d'Arnaye

minor

Also known as Olivier, brother Olivier

A member of the d'Arnaye family, possibly a monk or brother.

Tom Allonby

minor

Also known as Tom, Thomas Allonby, Allonby

A member of the Allonby family, appearing in the narrative.

Grandfather Perion

minor

Also known as Perion

An older character, possibly a grandfather figure, appearing in the story.

Will Sommers

minor

Also known as Willie, Sommers

A character, possibly a jester or servant, appearing in the narrative.

Adam Cupid

minor

Also known as Adam, Cupid

A personification of Cupid, appearing as a character.

Messire Jurgen

minor

Also known as Jurgen

A character, possibly a reference to another work, appearing in the story.

Christ

minor

Also known as Sweet Christ

A religious figure, mentioned in the narrative.

Nicolas de Caen

minor

Also known as old Nicolas, Nicolas

An older character, appearing in the story.

Sieur Roland

minor

Also known as Sieur d'Arques, Sieur d'Arnaye

A knight, possibly related to the d'Arques family, appearing in the narrative.

Sir Thomas Mowbray

minor

Also known as Tom

A historical figure, appearing as a character in the story.

Jack

minor

Also known as tall Jack, Jack Falstaff

A variant name for Falstaff, appearing in the Falstaff episode.

Blaise

minor

A minor character, appearing in the narrative.

George Buhner

minor

Also known as George

A character, possibly a variant of George Bulmer, appearing in the story.

May, Moll, Meg

minor

Also known as May, Moll, Meg

A group of women, possibly servants or minor characters, appearing in the narrative.

King Edward

minor

Also known as Edward

A king, possibly Edward IV, appearing as a character.

Monseigneur Saint Médard

minor

Also known as Monseigneur

A saint, mentioned in the narrative.

Catherine

minor

A woman named Catherine, possibly distinct from Catherine de Vaucelles.

Countess of Pevensey

minor

Also known as Pevensey

The wife of the Earl of Pevensey, appearing in the narrative.

Ralph de Nointel

minor

Also known as Ralph

A member of the Nointel family, appearing in the story.

Death

minor

Also known as Black Death

A personification of death, appearing as a character.

Beatrice

minor

A woman named Beatrice, appearing in the narrative.

Guillemette Moreau

minor

Also known as Guillemette

A woman, appearing in the story.

Beatris

minor

A variant of Beatrice, appearing in the narrative.

The English

minor

A collective reference to English people, appearing in the story.

Marian, Moll, Mary

minor

Also known as Marian, Moll, Mary

A group of women, possibly servants, appearing in the narrative.

Sir Robert

minor

A knight, appearing in the story.

The Englishman

minor

An Englishman, appearing as a character.

Petit Jehan

minor

Also known as old Jehan

A character, possibly a servant, appearing in the narrative.

Elinor Sommers

minor

Also known as Elinor

A woman, possibly related to Will Sommers, appearing in the story.

Henry James

minor

Also known as Hal

A character, possibly a reference to a historical figure, appearing in the narrative.

Comte de la Forêt

minor

A nobleman of the Forêt family, appearing in the story.

Dame Venus

minor

Also known as this Dame Venus

A personification of Venus, appearing as a character.

One-eyed Peire

minor

Also known as Peire

A one-eyed character, appearing in the narrative.

Old Sir Edward Falstaff

minor

Also known as Sir Edward

An older version of Falstaff, appearing in the story.

Catullus

minor

The Roman poet, mentioned in the narrative.

Louis XI

minor

Also known as future Louis XI, King Louis XI

The future king of France, appearing as a character.

The Dauphin

minor

Also known as Dauphin

The heir to the French throne, appearing in the narrative.

Jehan de Vaucelles

minor

Also known as Jehan

A member of the Vaucelles family, appearing in the story.

Sieur Pyramus

minor

Also known as Pyramus

A character, possibly a reference to Pyramus and Thisbe, appearing in the narrative.

Saint Benoit

minor

Also known as Benoit

A saint, mentioned in the narrative.

Mistress Cyn

minor

A woman, possibly a nickname for Cynthia, appearing in the story.

Mistress Quickly

minor

A character from Shakespeare, appearing in the Falstaff episode.