The Black Arrow · Character
Catesby
A retainer of Richard of Gloucester who delivers messages.
minor
First appearance: i the shrill trumpet
Catesby shows up with force in The Battle of Shoreby. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Attendant to Gloucester, questions the duke's exposure to danger.
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In The Battle of Shoreby: Attendant to Gloucester, questions the duke's exposure to danger. Later, in The Sack of Shoreby: Assists Dick by providing horses and lances, and explains that Gloucester's favor is based on…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters & Victims
- Sir Daniel's Opponents & Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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