# Book IV: The Disguise explained — The Black Arrow

> Chapter companion for The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson.

## What happens

Dick Shelton, disguised as a friar, infiltrates Sir Daniel's camp in Shoreby to rescue Joanna Sedley. He encounters various characters, including the drunken Lord Shoreby and the treacherous Sir Daniel, and ultimately succeeds in freeing Joanna with the help of the Black Arrow fellowship.

## Themes in this chapter

### Identity and Disguise

Dick Shelton's disguise as a friar is central to the chapter, allowing him to move undetected and achieve his goals.

### Loyalty and Betrayal

The Black Arrow fellowship's loyalty to their cause contrasts with Sir Daniel's betrayal of trust and honor.

## Character check-ins

### Dick Shelton

Disguises himself as a friar to infiltrate Sir Daniel's camp and rescue Joanna.

### Joanna Sedley

Held captive by Sir Daniel, she is rescued by Dick in this chapter.

### Sir Daniel Brackley

The antagonist who holds Joanna captive and is outwitted by Dick's disguise.

### Lord Shoreby

A drunken nobleman who interacts with Dick in his disguise and is later killed.

### Ellis Duckworth

Leader of the Black Arrow fellowship, aids Dick in the rescue mission.

## Key lines

> Dick, disguised as a friar, entered the house of Sir Daniel, where he found Joanna in a chamber.

Dick, wearing a friar's robe, went into Sir Daniel's house and discovered Joanna in a room.

_Key moment of infiltration and discovery._

> Lord Shoreby, drunk and belligerent, confronted the false friar, but Dick managed to deceive him.

The drunken Lord Shoreby challenged the fake friar, but Dick successfully tricked him.

_Shows Dick's quick thinking under pressure._

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