Doctor Syn · Character

Mr. Rash

A Rye lawyer drawn into the courthouse inquiry, navigating the tangled loyalties and secrets that the Marsh's respectable folk would rather keep buried.

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Also known as Whereat Mr. Rash, Rash, the sandy-haired Mr. Rash, Presently Rash, But Rash, Mister Rash

First appearance: XI: The Courthouse Inquiry

As a supporting figure in Doctor Syn, Mr. Rash is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The sallow, lantern-jawed schoolmaster with a leaning toward music, who plays the fiddle during hymns.

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Aftermath
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Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall
The sallow, lantern-jawed schoolmaster with a leaning toward music, who plays the fiddle during hymns.
III: The Coming of the King's Men
The schoolmaster, who is afraid of Jerry Jerk and is a rival for Imogene's affection, arrives at the inn after being summoned by Mipps.
Dogging the Schoolmaster
The schoolmaster; rides with the ghostly horsemen and later visits Mipps's shop and the vicarage.
IX: The End of Sennacherib Pepper
The schoolmaster, acting as a deceptive and murderous figure, lures Sennacherib Pepper to his death on the marsh.
X: Doctor Syn Gives Some Advice
Accused by Jerry of the murder; wrote the wanted notice.
XI: The Courthouse Inquiry
The schoolmaster and suspected murderer, he is publicly humiliated and forced into the courthouse for the inquiry.
The End of the Inquiry
Attempts to befriend Jerk after the inquiry, but is rebuffed.
XIV: At the Vicarage
Enters the dining room after the meal, ostensibly for parochial matters.
The Schoolmaster's Suit
The schoolmaster who pressures Imogene to marry him, threatens to turn King's evidence against her friends, and intercepts her to demand a letter.
XVII: The Doctor Sings a Song
Attacked by Doctor Syn, left senseless and bleeding on the floor.
Behind the Shutters
Lies unconscious and injured after being attacked by the mulatto, attended to by Syn.
A Certain Tree Bears Fruit
Found dead, hanging from Jerry's gallows.

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