# Sandy — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court character guide > Sandy in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain. **Role:** major **Also known as:** XV Sandy, the Demoiselle Alisande la Carteloise, Alisande **First appearance:** 0017-xv-sandy-s-tale ## Snapshot A demoiselle on a rescue errand who talks in endless looping romance, she becomes Hank's traveling companion, comic foil, and eventually his wife. ## Who they are Sandy rides into Hank's new life as the Demoiselle Alisande la Carteloise, demanding knightly help for her imperiled mistress and narrating every mile of the way in ornate, digressive Malorian prose. Hank finds her chatter maddening and her loyalty indispensable; she is at once the butt of his modern exasperation and the person who most humanizes his adventure. Her presence keeps the story anchored in the actual medieval world Hank keeps trying to reform. ## Relationships ### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan) _romantic_ Hank develops a deep romantic affection for Sandy, eventually marrying her despite their cultural differences. ### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan) _romantic_ Hank develops a deep romantic affection for Sandy, eventually marrying her despite their cultural differences. ### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan) _romantic_ Hank develops a deep romantic affection for Sandy, eventually marrying her despite their cultural differences. ## In the story ### [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) The Demoiselle Alisande la Carteloise, the girl who brings the tale of the captive princesses, described as comely but ignorant and vague. ### [XII: Slow Torture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xii-slow-torture) Accompanies Hank on the journey; her constant chatter annoys him, though he acknowledges her good nature. ### [XIII: Freemen!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xiii-freemen) The Demoiselle Alisande la Carteloise, who sleeps comfortably through the storm while Hank suffers. ### [XIV: “Defend Thee, Lord!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xiv-defend-thee-lord) Sandy warns Hank of danger, explains knightly behavior, and successfully negotiates the surrender of the knights, swearing them to Hank's service. ### [Sandy's Tale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xv-sandy-s-tale) Alisande la Carteloise, who narrates a lengthy tale of knights and damsels, often interrupted by Hank. ### [XVI: Morgan le Fay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xvi-morgan-le-fay) Travels with Hank; reveals Hank's identity as 'The Boss' to save them from Morgan's dungeons. ### [XIX: Knight-Errantry as a Trade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xix-knight-errantry-as-a-trade) Travels with Hank and recounts the tale of Sir Marhaus and the Duke of South Marches. ### [The Ogre's Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xx-the-ogre-s-castle) Accompanies Hank, sees the ogre's castle as enchanted and the hogs as princesses, showing her superstitious beliefs. ### [XXI: The Pilgrims](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxi-the-pilgrims) Explains the pilgrimage to the Valley of Holiness and the miracle of the waters; shows deep reverence for rank. ### [The Holy Fountain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxii-the-holy-fountain) Engages in a conversation with Hank about hermits, delivering a long, ornate speech that humbles Hank and deepens his reverence for her. ### [A Rival Magician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxiv-a-rival-magician) Sandy is worn out from nursing Hank after his illness; he leaves her at the nunnery to rest. ### [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) Briefly glimpsed by Hank riding a mule, presumably searching for him. ### [Three Years Later](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xl-three-years-later) Hank's wife, panics when their daughter falls ill, then assists in her care. ### [XLI: The Interdict](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xli-the-interdict) Hank's wife and devoted mother; she names their child 'Hello-Central' in a touching but mistaken tribute to Hank's lost world. ### [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) Hank's wife, to whom he writes daily letters, though they cannot be delivered. ### [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) Hank calls out to Sandy in his delirium, believing she is present. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/sandy - 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