Catriona · Character
Black Andie
A rough, cudgel-tongued boatman of the Bass who flatters like a horse-couper and keeps his own counsel behind a face of grumbling loyalty.
supporting
Also known as Andie, XV Black Andie, Andie Dale, Andie Scougal, Scougal
First appearance: The Bass
As a supporting figure in Catriona, Black Andie is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The keeper of the Bass Rock; a sensible, religious man who refuses David's bribe and holds him until September 23rd.
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Andie is the kind of keeper who will bait a young man one minute and shield him the next, calling David 'Saxpence' while quietly steering him toward Catriona. His matchmaking is as blunt as his seamanship, and his…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Bass Rock Escape
- Main Edinburgh Plot
- Protagonist
- Minor Characters and Contacts
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it forces David Balfour to confront the emotional and psychologica…
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- David Balfour
friendship · positive
Loyal and helpful companion who aids David in dangerous situations. How this plays out →
- David Balfour
friendship · positive
Loyal and helpful companion who aids David in dangerous situations. How this plays out →
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See Black Andie in The Bass