# Richard William Chandos — Blind Corner character guide

> Richard William Chandos in Blind Corner by Dornford Yates.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chandos, William

**First appearance:** 0001-blind-corner

## Who they are

Minor character, possibly a historical or off-page figure, with few mentions.

## Relationships

### [Jonathan Mansel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/characters/jonathan_mansel)

_professional_

Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.

### [Jonathan Mansel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/characters/jonathan_mansel)

_professional_

Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.

### [Jonathan Mansel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/characters/jonathan_mansel)

_professional_

Jonathan and Richard are business associates, but Richard is wary of Jonathan's reckless behavior and questionable ethics.

## In the story

### [Blind Corner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/blind-corner)

Central figure in the chapter, overhears the plot and leads the pursuit.

### [I: The Well-Digger’s Statement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/i-the-well-digger-s-statement)

Narrator and protagonist; returns from Biarritz, overhears the argument, and joins Mansel's venture.

### [II: The Way to Wagensburg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/ii-the-way-to-wagensburg)

Narrator; spots Ellis in London and follows Mansel's instructions to travel discreetly.

### [III: The Battle with the Springs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/iii-the-battle-with-the-springs)

Narrates the events, assists in the scheme, and serves as sentinel.

### [IV: The Attack on the Well](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/iv-the-attack-on-the-well)

Bound and captured by the gang, he is freed by Hanbury and participates in the counterattack.

### [V: We Go to Ground](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/v-we-go-to-ground)

Narrates the chapter, observes the enemy from the roof, and assists in the reconnaissance.

### [VI: Tester Gives Tongue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/vi-tester-gives-tongue)

Narrates the chapter, assists Mansel in the confrontation, and chases the stranger.

### [VII: Rose Noble Moves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/vii-rose-noble-moves)

Narrator of the chapter. He is captured by Rose Noble and threatened, but refuses to betray his comrades. He manages to escape in the dark but is trapped when Rose Noble goes to admit Ellis and Job.

### [VIII: The Race for the Chamber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/viii-the-race-for-the-chamber)

Participates in the council and the digging, accompanies Mansel on the reconnaissance, and is deeply affected by the sight of the lake at the combe.

### [IX: Out of the Eater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/ix-out-of-the-eater)

Narrates the chapter, participates in the escape, and expresses anxiety about the treasure's concealment.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/characters/richard_william_chandos
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/characters