The story of Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges is an interesting tale involving two men ready to prove to the country their individual innocence. As the two men grow apart from each other over many years, ultimately leading to ones death, the story shows how important a man’s prestige and honor was in the fourteenth century. It also shows how seriously failed lawsuits and crime accusations can damage a person reputation. By the time the novel comes to a close the two men offer up their lives to defend their legacy and family name.
Jacques Le Gris and Jean de Carrouges were fellow chamberlains in Count Pierre’s court. But Jacques was liked more by the court and held a higher position of squire to the Count. The relationship between the two men was a good friendship that went back for many years. They were so close that Jacques was named Godfather to Jean’s son, this being a great honor. Sadly Jean’s son and wife died shortly after, and left jean heartbroken and without an heir. Jean re-married many years later to the daughter of Robert de Thibouville, Marguerite.…show more content… The following year that marvelous piece of land was given to Jacques as a token of appreciation, and in turn angered Jean who realized that Aunuo-le-Faucon could have been his. Jean challenged Jacques to a lawsuit to re-obtain the marvelous fief. Losing the quarrel and lawsuit was a deep blow to Jean and had greatly damaged the friendship of the two men. To add to the commotion, Jean started another quarrel over a piece of land that belonged to his father. Jean again failed to win his lawsuit, and “Count Pierre’s decision not only reduced Jean’s power and prestige; it was also a very public slap in the face” (Jager
