Unlike the ruthless Bussy, Clermont is a Christian Stoic. Clermont is a follower of the Duc de Guise, a powerful nobleman—though this relationship breeds suspicion in the King, who is urged on by the political manipulator Baligny.
Clermont stands out from the brutal Bussy as a devout Christian Stoic. Clermont is a devoted supporter of the Duc de Guise, a powerful nobleman—though this affiliation creates tension with the King, who is pushed by the astute politician Baligny.