# Hellspite — Doctor Syn character guide

> Hellspite in Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndike.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i-dymchurch-under-the-wall

## Who they are

A horse owned by Doctor Syn.

## In the story

### [XXVI: The Devil’s Tiring House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_syn_se/chapters/xxvi-the-devil-s-tiring-house)

Addressed as 'Hellspite' by the crew, but Mipps declines to join them, choosing to watch the captain instead.

### [The Scarecrow's Legion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_syn_se/chapters/xxvii-the-scarecrow-s-legion)

Mentioned as having passed word to the Scarecrow about the King's men being out.

### [The Fight at Mill House Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_syn_se/chapters/xxviii-the-fight-at-mill-house-farm)

Hellspite taunts the King's men, holds Captain Collyer hostage, and commands the surrender of weapons.

## Links

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