# David — The Great Roxhythe character guide

> David in The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Davy, Poor David, Dear David

**First appearance:** 0006-iii-christopher-dart

## Who they are

A loyal servant or friend to Roxhythe, often addressed with affection.

## Relationships

### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe)

_friendship_

David is Lord Roxhythe's loyal friend and confidant, often assisting him in his dangerous missions with unwavering support.

### [King Charles II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/king_charles_ii)

_professional_

David serves King Charles II as a loyal agent, carrying out orders with discretion and efficiency.

### [King Charles II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/king_charles_ii)

_professional_

David serves King Charles II as a loyal agent, carrying out orders with discretion and efficiency.

### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe)

_friendship_

David is Lord Roxhythe's loyal friend and confidant, often assisting him in his dangerous missions with unwavering support.

## In the story

### [February, 1685](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/vii-february-1685)

Addressed by Lady Frances as 'David' during their conversation.

### [X: The Shot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/x-the-shot)

Referred to as the recipient of Christopher's love; Roxhythe is addressed as David by Frances.

### [XI: The Great Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/xi-the-great-roxhythe)

Roxhythe's servant, who brings the news of his master's shooting and weeps at his bedside.

## Links

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