# John Carter — The Black Arrow character guide

> John Carter in The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Carter, good Carter

**First appearance:** 0001-book-i-the-two-lads

## Who they are

A servant of Sir Daniel who is killed by a black arrow.

## In the story

### [Book II: The Moat House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/chapters/book-ii-the-moat-house)

Questioned by Dick about Sir Harry Shelton's death; reveals the Black Arrow's threat.

### [Dick Asks Questions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/chapters/i-dick-asks-questions)

Carter lies wounded in the porter's chamber, moaning and begging for a priest, hinting at a matter on his conscience.

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