The Maid of Sker · Character

Evan Thomas

A servant whose name is used as a talisman of safety in a frightened household, he anchors the small world where a castaway child is taken in.

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Also known as Evan, black Evan, honest black Evan, poor black Evan, Evan Black

First appearance: The Maid of Sker

As a supporting figure in The Maid of Sker, Evan Thomas is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A local man who confronts Davy, adding tension to the narrative.

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Evan Thomas belongs to the labouring community around Sker, a man whose presence in his own house is invoked by his wife as a guarantee of honesty when strangers knock at night. He is an 'outrageous man to eat' when…

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The Maid of Sker
A local man who confronts Davy, adding tension to the narrative.
The Fish Are as Hungry as He Is
Claims the shore at Sker and confronts Davy about fishing there.
V: A Little Orphan Mermaid
Mentioned as being out of the way on the night Davy finds the boat, which Davy sees as providential.
Finds a Home of Some Sort
Moxy's husband, absent on a spree, described as an outrageous eater when drunk.
Boat Versus Bardie
Mentioned as the likely owner of the boat; Davy fears his drunken and violent reaction.
VIII: Children Will Be Children
Mentioned as being ill and feverish, lying in bed, and calling for ale.
XI: A Wrecker Wrecked
Drunk and greedy, he commands Davy to help him plunder a wreck, brandishing a gun.
The Coroner and the Coronet
Mentioned as unable to assert his wreck claims due to the affliction of the shipwreck.
A Verdict on the Jury
Appears suddenly before the jury, delivers a chilling prophecy that six of them have seen the white horse, and leaves them shuddering.
XVI: Truth Lies Sometimes in a Well
Evan Thomas is mentioned as 'black Evan,' whose prophecy causes Davy unease, leading him to seek lively company.
Sound Investments
Mentioned as broken down after the death of his five sons; finds comfort in watching Bardie.
A Visit to a Parson
Mentioned in the context of the driver's gossip about Captain Vellacott's misadventure and the Parson's influence.

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