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Sir William MarshalLord Marshal of England; Sir Simon's closest friend. |
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suitors drawn by Lady Alinor's wealth (and a little by her beauty), who intend to have her estates by hook or by crook. |
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Beorn FishermanLady Alinor's master-at-arms; a devoted retainer. |
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King Richard Icalled Richard, Coeur de Lion, newly King of England; about to set out on a Crusade instead of taking care of his inheritance. |
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Prince JohnRichard's youngest brother; hopeful of profiting from Richard's absence. |
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Lord Llewelyngrandson of Owain Gwynedd, Prince of Wales. (Not Richard's son, but a Welsh prince.) |
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William LongchampBishop of Ely, Chancellor and Chief Justiciar of England; a favorite of King Richard, corrupt and power-hungry, reputed to be a homosexual. |
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Princess Berengariathe lady Richard finally married, with disastrous effects on both of them. |
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Lady Joannawidow of the King of Sicily, King Richard's sister; accompanied Berengaria and Richard on the Crusade. |
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Robert of LeicesterEarl of Leicester; one of the gentlemen who fought in the Holy Land with King Richard. |
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Guy De Lusignandeposed King of Jerusalem. |
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Sir GilesCastellan of Iford Keep; one of Lady Alinor's men. |
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