Also known as Cacadora, Beatrice is another true-to-life character that the author descends from. She was the daughter of Juan Fernandez de Bobadilla, Chief Huntsman for the King of Castile
As a lady of the Catholic Monarch's court and a lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella, she was known for her beauty and elegance as well as for the luxurious way she dressed. According to some, she was the most graceful lady of the court.
Apparently, (and most unfortunately) she also caught the eye of the king. To avert problems, the Queen sought to have her marry and chose the Lord of Gomera, Hernan de Pedraza. Her mother-in-law, Dona Inães (III) Peraza, was not pleased with the marriage and developed a prolonged hostility toward her daughter-in-law
