# Sir Walter Blunt — Henry IV, Part I character guide

> Sir Walter Blunt in Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Blunt, good Blunt, Enter Blunt

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

A loyal knight and tireless messenger, Sir Walter Blunt rides hard between king and rebel, his stained boots proof of service in a kingdom tearing itself apart.

## In the story

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

Arrives with news of the Scottish defeat at Holmedon, confirming Hotspur's victory.

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

Blunt defends Hotspur's earlier conduct, suggesting his words should not be held against him given the circumstances.

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

Brings news of the rebel forces gathering at Shrewsbury.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iii)

Sent by King Henry to offer peace and pardon to the rebels; listens to Hotspur's grievances but is dismissed.

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

Present in the King's camp.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-v-scene-iii)

Disguised as the king, he is killed by Douglas after a brief fight.

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