The Maid of Sker · Character
Polly Cockhanterbury
A young woman and acquaintance.
minor
Also known as Polly, sweet Polly
First appearance: the maid of sker
Polly Cockhanterbury shows up with force in A Brave Man Runs Away. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A pretty young maid of two-and-twenty, niece to the housekeeper Mrs.
Polly Cockhanterbury first appears in 0001 the maid of sker.
In A Brave Man Runs Away: A pretty young maid of two-and-twenty, niece to the housekeeper Mrs. Cockhanterbury, who becomes the innocent cause of Davy's departure due to his fear of her interest in his supposed wealth.
Later, in LVIII: More Haste, Less Speed: Davy mentions losing sight of poor Polly, which caused him a hollow eyetooth.
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