# General Escrick — The Courts of the Morning character guide

> General Escrick in The Courts of the Morning by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Escrick

**First appearance:** 0007-i

## Who they are

A British general involved in the Gran Seco campaign.

## In the story

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

Sub-manager of the Alhuema Mine and commander of the railway sector, tasked with withdrawing his men.

### [The Threat to the Courts of the Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/xi)

Escrick reports on the military situation, acknowledging the rebels are not winning but not yet defeated.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/vii)

Commands the overall assault on the San Luca bridge from the west, coordinating with Peters to capture and hold the structure.

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