Astolfo is an androgynous-looking
boy who is fancily dressed. Beautiful beyond all compare, he states that his
hair ornaments, which seem like something a princess would wear, are an "irresistible proof of friendship" that he uses to restore peace to his depressively mad
boon ally, Roland.1 His appearance is contrary to the legend of being said to be the most handsome among the Twelve Peers of Charlemagne, and though extremely unexpected, it is natural for legends to become distorted. He purposefully dresses "as a
girl" because he likes
cute things.7 His gender in the servant status was written "le Secret♪".