The Courts of the Morning · Character

Geordie Hamilton

Archie Roylance's loyal Scottish servant, a steady presence of Tweed-side sense and dry humour in a landscape of savannahs and conspiracy.

supporting

Also known as Hamilton, Geordie

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in The Courts of the Morning, Geordie Hamilton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Former corporal under General Hannay, now a self-proclaimed revolutionary, encountered by Archie at the old harbor.

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Geordie accompanies Archie Roylance as servant and companion, the kind of retainer Buchan heroes take for granted and readers come to love. His plain Scottish practicality is a foil to the exotic Olifa and the schemes of Blenkiron's network, and his loyalty is never in question even when the ground shifts under them. In a story full of disguises and double roles, he is one of the few fixed points — and his presence keeps Archie tethered to home.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Archie Roylance
professional · positive
Officer and subordinate, with Geordie as Archie's devoted and capable military aide. How this plays out →
Archie Roylance
professional · positive
Officer and subordinate, with Geordie as Archie's devoted and capable military aide. How this plays out →
Archie Roylance
professional · positive
Officer and subordinate, with Geordie as Archie's devoted and capable military aide. How this plays out →

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II
Former corporal under General Hannay, now a self-proclaimed revolutionary, encountered by Archie at the old harbor.
XI
The Scottish engineer who assists in overpowering the Gobernador's bodyguards and signals the patrol boat away.
VII
Geordie Hamilton, hearing the uproar, mistakenly leads the garrison to the camp's landward side, leaving the sea-ravine unguarded and allowing the raiders to escape.
Chapter VIII
Hamilton is summoned by Archie and prepares to accompany him on the search for Janet.
IX
Accompanies Archie on the flight and parachutes into the forest.
The Poison Country
Suffering from fever and cuts; treated by the strange Indians.
The Thrones of the Kings
A Scotch soldier who will accompany Janet during her escape.
XIV
Hamilton guides the escape through the forest and cuts the bridge, following Luis's orders.
VIII
Frantically warns Don Alejandro of the Conquistadors' plan to attack Veiro.
Epilogue
Geordie is seen speaking with Barbara about a sick vaquero.

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