Huntingtower · Character

Sir Archibald Roylance

A young baronet and former airman who lends his car, his local knowledge, and his cheerful nerve to the defence of Huntingtower.

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Also known as Sir Archibald, Sir Archie, Yon Sir Archibald, Sir Erchibald Roylance, Sir Erchibald, Yon Sir Erchibald

First appearance: vi how mr mccunn departed with relief and returned with resolution

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A friend of Dickson who provides assistance and helps garrison the house against the attackers.

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Sir Archie is a laird of the neighbourhood, fresh from the war and restless for peacetime excitement. He knows the country, the people, and the shortcuts, and his willingness to throw in his lot with Dickson and the boys gives the small force a respectability and a mobility it badly needs. He is good-humoured, slightly reckless, and exactly the sort of ally a retired grocer could not have anticipated.

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Huntingtower
A friend of Dickson who provides assistance and helps garrison the house against the attackers.
XI: Gravity Out of Bed
Initially skeptical, but convinced after meeting Saskia; agrees to help Dickson and provides his estate's resources.
How Mr. McCunn Committed an Assault Upon an Ally
Mentioned as being with the Princess; Dickson worries he may be rash.
XIV: The Second Battle of the Cruives
Arrives with reinforcements and guns, defers to Dougal's plan, concerned for Saskia's safety.
XV: The Gorbals Die-Hards Go Into Action
Inside Huntingtower House with Saskia and the men from the Mains, under siege.

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