# Miriam — Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man character guide

> Miriam in Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man by Siegfried Sassoon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Miriam, Faithful Miriam, Patient Miriam, faithful Miriam

**First appearance:** 0016-ii

## Who they are

A loyal household servant to the narrator's aunt.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_foxhunting_man_se/chapters/iii)

The long-suffering maid, described as a 'treasure' with a faded appearance and patient demeanor.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_foxhunting_man_se/chapters/iv)

Announces Harkaway's arrival with excitement; described as long-suffering.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_foxhunting_man_se/chapters/i)

Old Miriam, who washed the narrator's yellow gloves.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_foxhunting_man_se/chapters/iv)

Brings tea tray, mentioned as faithful servant.

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