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Mr. Creed

Lord Sandwich's secretary and agent, a cunning accumulator of wealth whose three-monthly interest demands Povy calls a mean trick.

supporting

Also known as Creed, Mr. R. 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 serves Lord Sandwich and turns up at Pepys's dinner table with news of duels, marriages, and the state of the kingdom, a man whose usefulness is matched only by his reputation for sharp dealing. Povy reckons him…

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

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

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