# Isaac Hutchings — The Maid of Sker character guide

> Isaac Hutchings in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Ike, Ike, Ikey

**First appearance:** 0001-the-maid-of-sker

## Who they are

An old fisherman and friend of Davy.

## In the story

### [XXVI: Braunton Burrows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxvi-braunton-burrows)

Old Ike is the mate, who tells Davy superstitious tales about Braunton Burrows and later provides local knowledge.

### [A Fine Spectacle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxvii-a-fine-spectacle)

Accompanies Davy to the fair and identifies the two parsons.

### [XXX: On Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxx-on-duty)

Old Ikey is mentioned as part of the crew, grinning along with Fuzzy at Davy's complaints.

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