# Bunny — The Maid of Sker character guide > Bunny in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** little Bunny, poor Bunny, dear Bunny, The lowborn Bunny **First appearance:** 0001-the-maid-of-sker ## Who they are Davy's warmhearted, simple daughter, who mothers the strange little castaway with a handkerchief and a lap, then learns to stand aside for higher breeding. ## Relationships ### [Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie) _friendship_ Bardie and Bunny share a close, loyal friendship, often supporting each other through troubles. ### [Miss Delushy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/miss_delushy) _social_ Bunny and Miss Delushy are acquaintances who interact within the village social scene. ### [Miss Delushy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/miss_delushy) _social_ Bunny and Miss Delushy are acquaintances who interact within the village social scene. ### [Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie) _friendship_ Bardie and Bunny share a close, loyal friendship, often supporting each other through troubles. ### [Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie) _friendship_ Bardie and Bunny share a close, loyal friendship, often supporting each other through troubles. ## In the story ### [Hunger Drives Him A-Fishing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/ii-hunger-drives-him-a-fishing) Davy's orphaned granddaughter, aged about five, with a hearty appetite and dark eyes; she prompts Davy to go fishing. ### [The Fish Are as Hungry as He Is](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/iii-the-fish-are-as-hungry-as-he-is) Davy's dependent, who eats raw prawns and is in his thoughts. ### [V: A Little Orphan Mermaid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/v-a-little-orphan-mermaid) Mentioned by Davy as a little girl at home, about twice Bardie's size, to comfort Bardie. ### [Boat Versus Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/vii-boat-versus-bardie) Davy's granddaughter; accompanies him on the walk to Sker-Manor but is carried due to the heat. ### [VIII: Children Will Be Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/viii-children-will-be-children) Jealous of Bardie at first but is led by Bardie to Davy; shows eagerness to play with Bardie. ### [IX: Sandhills Turned to Sand-Holes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/ix-sandhills-turned-to-sand-holes) Mentioned as someone Davy cares about; Davy initially confuses Bardie's name with Bunny. ### [Under the Rock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/x-under-the-rock) Found asleep with Bardie, having covered her with her skirt; shows care and protection. ### [XI: A Wrecker Wrecked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xi-a-wrecker-wrecked) Davy's granddaughter; she is sleepy and shy, clinging to Davy for protection. ### [For a Little Change of Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xvii-for-a-little-change-of-air) Bunny arrives full of apples and is immediately drawn to Bardie. She stays behind to watch the funeral. ### [XVIII: Public Approbation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xviii-public-approbation) Davy's granddaughter, who scolds Bardie for not going to bed but is gently corrected by Davy. ### [Confidential Intercourse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xx-confidential-intercourse) Davy's grandchild, present during Bardie's stay, described as slow and stupid compared to Bardie. ### [Another Disappointment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxii-another-disappointment) Sent to bed by Davy for showing curiosity; later mentioned as snoring, prompting Sir Philip to give money for her. ### [Sound Investments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxiv-sound-investments) Davy cleans and dresses her up; she is a beneficiary of the trust alongside Bardie. ### [A Long Goodbye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxv-a-long-goodbye) Davy's wife, who is dressed up by the villagers with ribbon, shoes, and lace for the farewell. ### [The Polite Ferryman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxv-the-polite-ferryman) Davy's motivation for earning money through the ferry. ### [Forcible Ejectment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xl-forcible-ejectment) Davy worries about her being underfed by Churchwarden Morgan. ### [The Little Maid, and the Midshipman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlii-the-little-maid-and-the-midshipman) Mentioned as being cared for by Davy alongside Bardie. ### [XLIII: A Fine Price for Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xliii-a-fine-price-for-bardie) Eats heartily at the Sunday dinner and plays with Bardie afterward, showing Sabbath concern when Bardie mimics Davy. ### [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. ### [A Brave Man Runs Away](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/l-a-brave-man-runs-away) Davy's granddaughter, now twelve years old, found singing the Welsh air 'Ar hyd y nos' to a sleeping child; she is surprised to see her old Granny (Davy) again after six years. ### [Great March of Intellect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lii-great-march-of-intellect) Cries at not being invited, sneaks into the boating party after being locked up, showing determination. ### [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. ### [In a Rocky Bower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lix-in-a-rocky-bower) Davy's granddaughter, a solid and well-built girl, engaged to Watkin Thomas, though she keeps it from Bardie at first. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bunny - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters