Simon Duvall (Catholic Enforcer)

Tavern toast ignites sectarian tensions

Anxious and conflicted, torn between his pragmatic need to survive and his resentment of the Catholic-Huguenot divide. His compliance with Duvall’s demands reflects his fear of repercussions, while his apology to Steven suggests a flicker of guilt or sympathy.

The landlord serves wine to the tavern patrons but refuses to change Steven’s foreign gold ecu, stranding him and forcing him to rely on Muss’s assistance. He is coerced by …

Doctor abandons Steven in hostile Paris

Suspicious and authoritative, with a sense of mission to suppress Huguenot activity.

Duvall, a Catholic aide to the Abbot of Amboise, interrogates the landlord about Huguenot patrons and warns him to report suspicious activity. He engages in verbal conflict with Gaston before …

Duvall Unleashes the Hunt for Anne

Rage-fueled clarity masking deep paranoia; his anger is a tool to control, but the slip of 'Vassy' reveals a moment of genuine alarm—this is a man who thrives on secrecy and cannot afford mistakes.

Duvall dominates the scene with a mix of verbal aggression and cold precision, physically positioning himself as the center of authority. His sharp, accusatory tone and rapid-fire questioning dismantle the …

Duvall interrogates Steven under curfew threat

Coldly focused and suspicious, with a sense of control and superiority as he probes for weaknesses in Steven’s story and Muss’s involvement.

Duvall interrogates the Landlord about Anne’s whereabouts and Steven’s identity, subtly threatening Steven with the impending curfew. He observes Steven’s interaction with Muss and orders a report on their activities, …

Muss extracts Steven from curfew danger

Coldly calculating—his surface politeness masks a deep-seated suspicion of Steven and the Huguenots. There’s a predatory stillness to him, as if he’s biding his time, gathering intelligence for a future move.

Simon Duvall returns to the tavern with the quiet intensity of a predator, his questions about Anne’s disappearance and Steven’s presence laced with subtle menace. He interrogates the landlord with …

Tavannes and Coligny clash over Dutch aid

Unseen but implied to be tense, given the scrutiny.

Monsieur Bondeaux is mentioned as an assassin secured by the Abbot for the Sea Beggar plot. Tavannes questions his reliability, suggesting alternatives. His role is treated as a critical but …

Tavannes orders dual surveillance

Slightly anxious but composed, fully aligned with Tavannes' directives and eager to prove his reliability.

Simon Duvall serves as Tavannes' obedient and cautious subordinate, reporting on the Abbot of Amboise's actions and receiving orders to monitor him closely. He also mentions the presence of the …

Duvall probes Colbert for Englishman details

Inferred to be anxious but determined, given her role as an informant and her exposure to danger. Her mention in the dialogue highlights the Catholic faction’s underestimation of women and servants as potential threats.

Anne Chaplet is referenced as 'the girl' Colbert saw with Muss. Duvall dismisses her as unimportant, but her presence in the group is noted as part of the investigation into …

Steven overhears assassination plot at Abbot's

Cautiously observant, with a mix of loyalty to the conspiracy and anxiety about potential leaks. His revelation about the Queen Mother’s involvement adds weight to the plot’s gravity.

Simon Duvall listens intently to Tavannes’ orders and later reveals to Colbert that the assassination order came from the Queen Mother. His observant nature and cautious demeanor reflect his role …

Steven overhears assassination order

Curious and slightly anxious, with a sense of reverence for the Queen Mother’s authority and the gravity of the conspiracy.

Simon Duvall participates in the meeting with a mix of curiosity and caution. He questions Tavannes’ authority to issue the order, only to be silenced and informed that the command …

Tavannes orders Steven’s immediate elimination

Resolute—his compliance masks a quiet intensity, reflecting his commitment to the conspiracy’s success.

Simon Duvall serves as Tavannes’ loyal enforcer in this event, receiving and acknowledging the orders to prioritize Steven’s capture and execution. His demeanor is focused and compliant, standing at attention …

Tavannes Abandons Hunt for Steven

Resolute and focused (unshaken by the abrupt change in plans)

Simon Duvall serves as Tavannes’ loyal enforcer, eagerly confirming the urgency of capturing and killing Steven. His dialogue is concise and determined, reflecting his role as a man of action …

Catherine orders the massacre

Eager and obedient at first, shifting to slight confusion and adaptability when faced with the lack of a list and the unexpected task of protecting Navarre. His emotional range is limited, but there's a hint of reluctance when prioritizing Navarre's safety over participating in the massacre.

Simon Duvall enters Tavannes' study after Catherine de' Medici departs, eager to receive orders. Initially confused by the absence of a target list, he quickly adapts to the directive to …

Tavannes orders massacre and Navarre’s escape

A whirlwind of emotions—first eager obedience, then stunned horror at the scope of the order, and finally a gnawing conflict as he’s bound to both the massacre and Navarre’s survival, leaving him visibly unmoored.

Duvall enters the study after Catherine’s departure, eager to receive his orders. His initial enthusiasm curdles into shock when Tavannes reveals there is no list—meaning the massacre will be total—and …