# The Scarecrow — Doctor Syn character guide

> The Scarecrow in Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndike.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Scarecrow, the mysterious Scarecrow, The Scarecrow

**First appearance:** 0026-xxvii-the-scarecrow-s-legion

## Who they are

A masked figure who moves through the crypt and churchyard by night, laughing with Mipps and commanding the marsh's hidden trade.

## In the story

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

Revealed to be a living member of the crew, stored in a coffin until needed for the night's ride.

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

The mysterious leader of the smugglers, giving orders and appearing and disappearing like a ghost.

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

The Scarecrow rides along the front of his demon cavalry and gives orders, orchestrating the smugglers' successful evasion.

### [Captain Collyer Entertains an Attorney from Rye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_syn_se/chapters/xxix-captain-collyer-entertains-an-attorney-from-rye)

Oversees the crypt meeting, settles accounts, and plans to visit the squire before departing.

### [Adventures in Watchbell Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_syn_se/chapters/xxxiii-adventures-in-watchbell-street)

The mysterious leader whose letter coerces the lawyer and provides Imogene with authority and instructions.

## Links

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