# Clarence — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court character guide > Clarence in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Clarence I **First appearance:** 0004-ii-king-arthur-s-court ## Snapshot A quick-witted young page who trades courtly drudgery for a Yankee apprenticeship, he becomes Hank's most trusted lieutenant in the modernization of Camelot. ## Who they are Clarence starts as a minor functionary of the court and rises fast once Hank recognizes his intelligence and appetite for new ideas. He absorbs telegraphy, journalism, and industrial discipline with a convert's zeal, embodying both the promise and the fragility of Hank's project. His loyalty gives Hank a native ally inside the very system he is quietly dismantling. ## Relationships ### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan) _friendship_ Clarence is Hank's devoted page and later right-hand man, sharing his progressive vision and loyalty. ### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan) _friendship_ Clarence is Hank's devoted page and later right-hand man, sharing his progressive vision and loyalty. ### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan) _friendship_ Clarence is Hank's devoted page and later right-hand man, sharing his progressive vision and loyalty. ## In the story ### [A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/a-connecticut-yankee-in-king-arthur-s-court) A young page who becomes Hank's ally and confidant, helping him navigate the intricacies of Camelot. ### [King Arthur's Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/ii-king-arthur-s-court) A page born in 513, who informs Hank that he is in King Arthur's Court and explains the customs. ### [III: Knights of the Table Round](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/iii-knights-of-the-table-round) The page who mocks Sir Kay and expresses weariness at Merlin's repetitive tale. ### [An Inspiration](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/v-an-inspiration) The young page who brings news of the king's response and Merlin's interference; he is terrified of Merlin's magic but becomes Hank's ally. ### [The Eclipse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/vi-the-eclipse) A page who helps Hank by spreading a lie that Hank's power is incomplete, causing the execution to be moved up to the day of the eclipse. ### [VII: Merlin’s Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/vii-merlin-s-tower) Hank's confidant, who helps him secretly prepare the blasting powder and lightning-rod for the miracle. ### [VIII: The Boss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/viii-the-boss) Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but implied as part of Hank's circle. ### [X: Beginnings of Civilization](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/x-beginnings-of-civilization) Now 22 years old, serves as Hank's head executive and right hand; being trained in journalism. ### [The Yankee in Search of Adventures](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xi-the-yankee-in-search-of-adventures) Hank's page, delighted by the king's favor, explains that the girl will accompany Hank on the quest. ### [XIII: Freemen!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xiii-freemen) Mentioned as the one who will 'fix you all right' for the new recruit, indicating his role in Hank's operations. ### [Restoration of the Fountain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxiii-restoration-of-the-fountain) Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but Hank's 'two experts' are implied to be from his team; no explicit appearance. ### [A Rival Magician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxiv-a-rival-magician) Clarence is contacted via telephone from the hermitage office; he reports that the king and court are coming to the valley. ### [XXV: A Competitive Examination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxv-a-competitive-examination) Participates in the military examination as a candidate, questioning the logic of the four-generation rule. ### [The First Newspaper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxvi-the-first-newspaper) Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but implied as part of Hank's inner circle; no explicit appearance. ### [An Encounter in the Dark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxvi-an-encounter-in-the-dark) Implied to be alive and active, as a newsboy (his agent) is seen, and a telegraph wire suggests his handiwork. ### [An Awful Predicament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxvii-an-awful-predicament) Receives Hank's telegram and arranges the rescue mission. ### [Sir Launcelot and Knights to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxviii-sir-launcelot-and-knights-to-the-rescue) Reveals he secretly trained the knights on bicycles and orchestrated the surprise rescue. ### [The Yankee's Fight with the Knights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxix-the-yankee-s-fight-with-the-knights) Makes editorial comments about the upcoming duel, promoting it as a charity event. ### [Three Years Later](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xl-three-years-later) Discusses political reform with Hank, humorously suggesting a royal family of cats. ### [War!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xlii-war) Clarence delivers the war correspondence, reveals the Church's machinations, and helps Hank prepare for the final stand. ### [The Battle of the Sand-Belt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xliii-the-battle-of-the-sand-belt) Commands the battery during the battle, serving as Hank's second-in-command. ### [A Postscript by Clarence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xliv-a-postscript-by-clarence) Narrates the postscript; helps carry the wounded Boss to the cave and witnesses Merlin's curse. ### [Final P.S. by M. T.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/final-p-s-by-m-t) Mentioned in Hank's dream of fighting the chivalry of England. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/clarence - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters