# Jerry Toms — The Maid of Sker character guide

> Jerry Toms in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Jerry Toms, Jerry, Coxswain Toms

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

## Who they are

A coxswain and sailor acquaintance.

## In the story

### [After Seven Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlvi-after-seven-years)

Coxswain who accompanies Davy and the Captain; shares in the night's adventures and council.

### [A Breathless Disinterment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlviii-a-breathless-disinterment)

Davy's companion; argues about Parson Chowne's guilt and helps dig.

### [A Brave Man Runs Away](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/l-a-brave-man-runs-away)

Offers to take Polly off Davy's hands, but Davy dismisses the idea.

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