# Gadshill — Henry IV, Part I character guide

> Gadshill in Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Master Gadshill, Enter Gadshill

**First appearance:** 0006-act-ii-scene-i

## Who they are

A highwayman and accomplice in the robbery plot.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

Plots a robbery with the chamberlain, boasting of his noble accomplices and their immunity from justice.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

Acts as the setter for the robbery, announcing the travelers carrying the king's money.

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