# Bardie — The Maid of Sker character guide > Bardie in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore. **Role:** major **Also known as:** little Bardie, Miss Bardie, poor Bardie, pretty Bardie, ickle Bardie **First appearance:** 0005-iv-he-lands-an-unexpected-fish ## Who they are A tiny, imperious castaway whose lisping demands and highborn manners bewilder the fisherfolk who rescue her, and whose grey eyes carry more sorrow than any child's should. ## Relationships ### [Bunny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bunny) _friendship_ Bardie and Bunny share a close, loyal friendship, often supporting each other through troubles. ### [Sir Philip Bampfylde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/sir_philip_bampfylde) _rivalry_ Bardie and Sir Philip are antagonists, with Bardie opposing Sir Philip's schemes and arrogance. ### [Sir Philip Bampfylde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/sir_philip_bampfylde) _rivalry_ Bardie and Sir Philip are antagonists, with Bardie opposing Sir Philip's schemes and arrogance. ### [Sir Philip Bampfylde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/sir_philip_bampfylde) _rivalry_ Bardie and Sir Philip are antagonists, with Bardie opposing Sir Philip's schemes and arrogance. ### [Bunny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bunny) _friendship_ Bardie and Bunny share a close, loyal friendship, often supporting each other through troubles. ### [Bunny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bunny) _friendship_ Bardie and Bunny share a close, loyal friendship, often supporting each other through troubles. ## In the story ### [The Maid of Sker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/the-maid-of-sker) The 'Maid of Sker,' a young girl of mysterious origin and significance. ### [He Lands an Unexpected Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/iv-he-lands-an-unexpected-fish) The little child discovered asleep in the boat, described as a 'freight of pure innocence'. ### [V: A Little Orphan Mermaid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/v-a-little-orphan-mermaid) A tiny orphan girl found by Davy after a shipwreck. She is confused, tired, and asks for her family. Davy nicknames her 'Bardie'. ### [Finds a Home of Some Sort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/vi-finds-a-home-of-some-sort) A two-year-old girl rescued from the sea, shows remarkable cleanliness and cleverness, insists on cleaning a dirty stool before eating. ### [Boat Versus Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/vii-boat-versus-bardie) The rescued child; Davy is concerned about her memory of events and plans to visit her. ### [VIII: Children Will Be Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/viii-children-will-be-children) Shows good nature by sharing with Bunny, dances and plays with Watkin, speaks a mix of English and French, and expresses longing for her parents. ### [IX: Sandhills Turned to Sand-Holes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/ix-sandhills-turned-to-sand-holes) Mentioned with concern by Davy during the storm; Davy fears for her safety. ### [Under the Rock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/x-under-the-rock) Found asleep with Bunny in a sheltered spot, nestled in Bunny's lap. ### [XI: A Wrecker Wrecked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xi-a-wrecker-wrecked) A little girl Davy rescued; she is playful and affectionate, calling Davy 'Old Davy'. ### [How to Sell Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xii-how-to-sell-fish) Mentioned as being in the midst of disasters, causing Davy's heart to be sore and heavy. ### [The Coroner and the Coronet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xiii-the-coroner-and-the-coronet) Believed dead by Davy, but found alive and well; her voice and presence comfort him. ### [In Accordance with the Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xiv-in-accordance-with-the-evidence) Brought into the inquest room by Hezekiah; shows distress and contempt for the coroner and clerk; clings to Davy for comfort. ### [XVI: Truth Lies Sometimes in a Well](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xvi-truth-lies-sometimes-in-a-well) Bardie is mentioned as Bunny, who tugs and clamours for breakfast, indicating her presence in Davy's household. ### [For a Little Change of Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xvii-for-a-little-change-of-air) Bardie shows a flash of her old spirit but is pale, thin, and tearful. She plays with Bunny and goes to sea with Davy. ### [XVIII: Public Approbation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xviii-public-approbation) Says her prayers before bed, brings Davy good luck, and is lovingly cared for by Davy and Bunny. ### [Confidential Intercourse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xx-confidential-intercourse) Shows precocious behavior, talks to her doll Patty Green, and reveals memories of her family and a white dog. ### [Another Disappointment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxii-another-disappointment) Mentioned in Davy's memories as exceptional; Sir Philip gives money for her care. ### [Into Good Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxiii-into-good-society) Plays with dolls on the sands, dines with Colonel Lougher and Lady Bluett, displays refined manners and knowledge of wine. ### [Sound Investments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxiv-sound-investments) Shows affection for Davy and playfully suggests being sold at market; is living with Moxy and Evan Thomas. ### [A Long Goodbye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxv-a-long-goodbye) Davy leaves his boat entirely to Bardie in his will. ### [XXVI: Braunton Burrows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxvi-braunton-burrows) Davy thinks of Bardie with regret, recalling her habit of watching ships and her promised fried pudding. ### [XXX: On Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxx-on-duty) Davy's heart yearns for Bardie, and he thinks of her while stuck in Barnstaple, longing to return home. ### [XXXII: Among the Savages](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxii-among-the-savages) Mentioned in Davy's recollection of her word 'degustin' and in his concern not to speak of her actions under the willow tree. ### [Two Poor Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxvii-two-poor-children) The young lady for whom the narrator feels pity; she crosses the river to visit old women and Mother Bang. ### [A Fine Old Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxviii-a-fine-old-gentleman) Davy recalls Bardie fondly while thinking of apples, remembering her term 'appledies' and her little teeth marks. ### [Notice to Quit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxix-notice-to-quit) Mentioned in Davy's plans for training Bunny as a barmaid, but not directly present in the chapter. ### [Forcible Ejectment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xl-forcible-ejectment) Davy worries about her health and living conditions at Sker. ### [The Little Maid, and the Midshipman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlii-the-little-maid-and-the-midshipman) Still weak from illness, she defends Rodney when Davy scolds him. ### [XLIII: A Fine Price for Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xliii-a-fine-price-for-bardie) Dines with Davy and Bunny, shows refined manners, and later mimics Davy's singing, revealing she has overheard the plot. ### [Provides for Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xliv-provides-for-education) Davy's lawful granddaughter, who is to be educated by Master Roger Berkrolles; shows remarkable intelligence and curiosity during lessons. ### [Triple Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/li-triple-education) Now about ten years old, she is a graceful child educated in a three-part system; she feels the sting of being dependent on charity and longs for a home and parents. ### [Great March of Intellect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lii-great-march-of-intellect) Bright child of the new generation, torn between promises to marry Davy, Roger, and Bluett; begins to understand her orphaned state during the outing. ### [Beating Up for the Navy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/liii-beating-up-for-the-navy) Visits Davy aboard the Sealark off Porthcawl, along with Bunny and others. ### [Many Weak Moments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lvii-many-weak-moments) Watches over Davy devotedly during his recovery, sighing and listening to him. ### [In a Rocky Bower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lix-in-a-rocky-bower) Now a young woman, dressed plainly, she leads Bunny to her 'cradle' cove and discusses love and engagement. ### [LXII: A Rash Young Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxii-a-rash-young-captain) Mentioned as one of the innocent creatures Davy hopes to restore to proper rank. ### [LXIV: Susan Quite Acquits Herself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxiv-susan-quite-acquits-herself) Described as a lively, precocious child who called herself 'Bardie,' danced on tables, and spoke with charming mispronunciations. ### [LXV: So Does Poor Old Davy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxv-so-does-poor-old-davy) Her boat is central to the chapter; Davy retrieves her jemmyset from Sker and tows the boat across the channel. ### [LXVI: The Maid at Last Is 'Dentified'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxvi-the-maid-at-last-is-dentified) Not directly present in this chapter. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters