# Dick the Butcher — Henry VI, Part II character guide

> Dick the Butcher in Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dick Nay, Dick, Dick Aside

**First appearance:** 0017-act-iv-scene-ii

## Who they are

Follower of Jack Cade, known for the line 'The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.'

## Relationships

### [Jack Cade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_ii_se/characters/jack_cade)

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Dick is a loyal follower and enforcer for Cade, supporting his rebellion with brutal enthusiasm.

### [Jack Cade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_ii_se/characters/jack_cade)

_friendship_

Dick is a loyal follower and enforcer for Cade, supporting his rebellion with brutal enthusiasm.

### [Jack Cade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_ii_se/characters/jack_cade)

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Dick is a loyal follower and enforcer for Cade, supporting his rebellion with brutal enthusiasm.

## In the story

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

A rebel follower who mocks Cade's claims and proposes killing all lawyers as the first act of rebellion.

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

Receives reward from Cade for his role in the battle.

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_ii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-vi)

Reports an army gathered in Smithfield and addresses Cade as 'my Lord'.

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_ii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-vii)

A follower of Cade who requests that the laws of England come from Cade's mouth and later asks about taking commodities upon their bills.

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