# Locksley — Ivanhoe character guide

> Locksley in Ivanhoe by Walter Scott.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Robert Locksley, good Locksley, Gilbert

**First appearance:** 0011-viii

## Who they are

A yeoman outlaw whose bow speaks with more authority than any Norman writ, and whose greenwood band answers to a name the Sheriff would give much to learn.

## In the story

### [Dedicatory Epistle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/dedicatory-epistle)

Referenced indirectly through the mention of Robin Hood as a figure of English tradition.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/vii)

A yeoman archer who applauds Cedric's blow and is challenged by Prince John; remains composed.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xii)

Not directly mentioned in this excerpt, but associated with the outlaws; omitted as no clear presence.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xiii)

Challenged by Prince John to shoot; wins the archery contest after a bold wager.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xx)

Leads the band of outlaws and recruits the Black Knight for the assault on Torquilstone.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxv)

Locksley is present as a leader of the yeomen and participates in the council under the oak tree.

### [The Siege of Torquilstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxx)

Leads the assault on the walls, recognized by De Bracy as the archer who won the tournament prize.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxxi)

Directs the archery and receives De Bracy's surrender.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxxii)

Presides over the distribution of spoils at the Trysting-tree, demonstrating leadership and fairness.

### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Acts as the leader of the outlaws, negotiating ransoms and revealing his identity as Diccon Bend-the-Bow.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xl)

Reveals himself as Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest; aids the Black Knight and is pardoned by King Richard.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/xli)

The gallant Outlaw leader who assures Ivanhoe of the outlaws' loyalty, hosts the king, and later signals the end of the revel to protect Richard.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ivanhoe_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned indirectly through the reference to Friar Tuck and Robin Hood's gang.

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