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Mr. Creed

A secretary and agent for Lord Sandwich whose financial errands and casual gossip keep Pepys supplied with news and occasional unease.

supporting

Also known as Creed, Mr. R. Creed, John Creed

First appearance: January 1659–60

As a supporting figure in The Diary, Mr. Creed is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentions a love interest and seeks Pepys's help in reconciling with her.
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Creed moves through Pepys's world as a trusted subordinate of Sandwich, handling money and carrying tidings of deaths, duels, and court intrigue. He dines at Pepys's table and shares chambers and coaches with him, yet…

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Character Web

20 connections

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SPSamuel PepysEMEdward Montagu…MHMr. HewerEPElizabeth PepysCCCaptain CockeMCMr. Creed

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Naval and Court Officials
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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