# Mr. Henderland — Kidnapped character guide

> Mr. Henderland in Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Henderland

**First appearance:** 0017-xvi-the-lad-with-the-silver-button-across-morven

## Who they are

A catechist who gives David shelter and news.

## In the story

### [The Lad with the Silver Button: Across Morven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xvi-the-lad-with-the-silver-button-across-morven)

Catechist traveling to Kingairloch; shares snuff, discusses religion and politics, offers David sixpence.

### [XVII: The Death of the Red Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xvii-the-death-of-the-red-fox)

Mr. Henderland arranges David's passage across the loch by finding him a boatman.

### [XVIII: I Talk with Alan in the Wood of Lettermore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xviii-i-talk-with-alan-in-the-wood-of-lettermore)

David recalls Mr. Henderland's words about learning from the wild Highlanders, which helps him reconcile with Alan's morals.

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