# Lord Say — Henry VI, Part II character guide

> Lord Say in Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lord Say, King Lord Say

**First appearance:** 0022-act-iv-scene-vii

## Who they are

Hated nobleman executed by Cade's rebels for his learning and governance.

## In the story

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

Acknowledges Cade's threat against his life but chooses to stay in London, trusting his innocence.

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

Captured by the rebels, he defends his record as a just administrator and scholar, but is condemned by Cade for his learning and governance.

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