Geoffrey Rudel

Also called Rudel, The Seigneur Geoffrey Rudel

Medieval poet who died of love for the Lady Melisande; Madeline likens Bertie to him.

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• is in love with the Lady Melisande 1

Talked about, but not there

1. Madeline thinks Bertie has come pining for her like Rudel, assures him the rift with Gussie is mended, and tells him Gussie has grown bold enough to tell Spode to boil his head.Chapter 3, the hall, as Rudel