# Cicely Elliott — Privy Seal character guide

> Cicely Elliott in Privy Seal by Ford Madox Ford.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Cicely, Elliott, Cicely Elliott, Cicely Rochford

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A Howard kinswoman whose menfolk Cromwell executed, she laughs bitterly at Katharine's piety and warns that blood, once tasted, ensures a certain oblivion.

## Relationships

### [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/characters/katharine_howard)

_friendship_

Cicely Elliott is a close friend and confidante to Katharine Howard, offering support and loyalty.

### [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/characters/katharine_howard)

_friendship_

Cicely Elliott is a close friend and confidante to Katharine Howard, offering support and loyalty.

### [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/characters/katharine_howard)

_friendship_

Cicely Elliott is a close friend and confidante to Katharine Howard, offering support and loyalty.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/chapters/v)

Mocks Katharine's fervor, speaks of her own past losses, and warns of bloodshed.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/characters/cicely_elliott
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