Edward III · Character
Captain of Calais
French captain who surrenders Calais to the English.
minor
Also known as Captain The burgesses of Calice
First appearance: act iv scene vi
Captain of Calais shows up with force in Scene II: The Siege of Calais. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Delivers the burgesses' offer to surrender the town and receives Edward's harsh terms.
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- French and Scottish Captives
- Protagonist
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