# Sir Archibald Roylance — Mr. Standfast character guide

> Sir Archibald Roylance in Mr. Standfast by John Buchan.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Archie, Sir Archie, Archie Roylance

**First appearance:** 0007-part-i-v-various-doings-in-the-west

## Who they are

A cheerful and daring pilot and friend to Hannay.

## In the story

### [IX: I Take the Wings of a Dove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-ix-i-take-the-wings-of-a-dove)

Former subaltern, now a pilot; agrees to fly Hannay to Farnton.

### [The Adventure of the Picardy Château](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-the-adventure-of-the-picardy-ch-teau)

Mentioned as having a plane mishap in fog that contributed to Hannay's arrival in the area.

### [The Storm Breaks in the West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-the-storm-breaks-in-the-west)

Brings news from the front and later joins the party on the train to Amiens.

### [The Summons Comes for Mr. Standfast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii-the-summons-comes-for-mr-standfast)

Archie has been up all night supervising the placement of an anti-aircraft battery. He reports heavy German preparations and the risk of a renewed offensive.

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