both Guigemare and Yonex this character is a knight, and like his lover, the damsel in distress, he is the stereotypical "knight in shining armor." He is described as being afflicted by love and says he will die without it. He will go to any extent for his true love. As with characters both Guigemare and Yonex share a similar plotline. The young wife is locked up by her jealous husband. Then by some magical means, her lover is transported to her. After some protestation from the woman and some wooing from the knight, the two become lovers, until they are discovered and separated. After this point, the two plots diverge. Also central to both stories is the idea that these extra-marital affairs are not improper. In Guigemare, the lady's maid says to the knight: "The man who wishes to love my lady must keep her constantly in his thoughts and, if you remain faithful to each other, the love between you will be right and proper." (pg. 49) Obviously, fidelity is important, but not forced fidelity. Love is more important than marriage in
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