# The Splendid Spur — Character guide

> Key figures in The Splendid Spur by Arthur Quiller-Couch.

- [Jack Marvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The young narrator and protagonist, a royalist messenger caught up in the Civil War.
- [Joan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/joan_of_arc.md): A mysterious and brave young woman who aids the narrator and becomes his comrade.
- [Delia Killigrew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/delia_killigrew.md): A beautiful and spirited royalist lady, central to the plot and the narrator's affections.
- [Captain Billy Pottery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/captain_billy_pottery.md): A boisterous and loyal royalist captain who befriends the narrator.
- [Sir Deakin Killigrew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/sir_deakin_killigrew.md): Delia's late father, a royalist whose death sets events in motion.
- [Molly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/molly.md): A servant or companion to Delia, appearing in domestic scenes.
- [Mr. Hannibal Tingcomb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/hannibal_tingcomb.md): A cunning and villainous lawyer who schemes against the Killigrew family.
- [Anthony Killigrew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/anthony_killigrew.md): Delia's brother, a hot-headed royalist officer.
- [Sir Bevill Grenville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/sir_bevill_grenville.md): A prominent royalist commander in the West Country.
- [Luke Settle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/luke_settle.md): A turncoat captain who betrays the royalist cause.
- [Matt Soames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/matt_soames.md): A fellow prisoner and friend to the narrator in Bristol.
- [Master Timothy Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/master_timothy_carter.md): A loyal servant or steward to the Killigrew family.
- [Mr. John Marvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/john_marvel.md): The narrator's father, a royalist gentleman.
- [Prince Maurice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/prince_maurice.md): A royalist prince and military commander.
- [Master Short](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/master_short.md): A minor character encountered during the narrator's travels.
- [Master Pottery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/master_pottery.md): Captain Pottery's father or relative, mentioned in passing.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/dick.md): A rough sailor or servant encountered in the story.
- [Colonel Essex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/colonel_essex.md): A parliamentarian colonel who captures the narrator.
- [John Davenant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/john_davenant.md): A royalist officer or gentleman known to the narrator.
- [Master Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/master_simon.md): A servant or minor character at the Killigrew estate.
- [Reuben Gedges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/reuben_gedges.md): A local man who helps the narrator in his travels.
- [Sammy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/sammy.md): A servant or attendant, possibly of African descent.
- [King Charles I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/king_charles_i.md): The executed king, whose letter the narrator carries.
- [Jack Frog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/jack_frog.md): A minor character, possibly a nickname for a soldier.
- [Mr. Robert Drury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/mr_robert_drury.md): A gentleman encountered by the narrator.
- [Ruthen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/ruthen.md): A mysterious and dangerous man who pursues the narrator.
- [Sir John Berkeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/sir_john_berkeley.md): A royalist officer and governor of Bristol.
- [Alsie Pascoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/alsie_pascoe.md): A young woman encountered in the countryside.
- [Eli Sprat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/eli_sprat.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Jan Tergagle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/jan_tergagle.md): A Cornish character, possibly a musician or storyteller.
- [Lady Grace Grenville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_splendid_spur_se/characters/lady_grace_grenville.md): Sir Bevill Grenville's wife, a royalist lady.

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