The Prince and the Pauper · Character

Sir William Herbert

A courtier who appears during Tom's royal duties.

minor

Also known as Sir William

First appearance: xv tom as king

Sir William Herbert first appears in 0018 xv tom as king.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Hendon's emotional low point—his humiliation in the stocks and despair over his lost inheritance and reputatio…

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