# The Servants — The Princess and Curdie character guide

> The Servants in The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the servants

**First appearance:** 0017-xviii-the-king-s-kitchen

## Who they are

The palace servants who are complicit in the corruption and mistreatment of the king.

## Relationships

### [Curdie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/curdie)

_professional_

Curdie interacts with the servants as a fellow worker in the castle, but they are often complicit in corruption.

### [Lina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/lina)

_rivalry_

Lina is often hostile toward the corrupt servants, who fear and distrust her.

### [Curdie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/characters/curdie)

_professional_

Curdie interacts with the servants as a fellow worker in the castle, but they are often complicit in corruption.

## In the story

### [VIII: Curdie's Mission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/viii-curdie-s-mission)

The housekeeper and menservants attempt to block Curdie's entry but are thwarted by Lina.

### [XVII: The Wine-Cellar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xvii-the-wine-cellar)

Accuse the butler of being drunk and dismiss his story, showing their distrust and lack of concern for the king's safety.

### [XVIII: The King’s Kitchen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xviii-the-king-s-kitchen)

Found asleep and drunk in the hall and kitchen, with animal-like hands and paws.

### [XXII: The Lord Chamberlain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxii-the-lord-chamberlain)

Suspicious and quarrelsome, they search for missing food but find nothing.

### [XXIII: Dr. Kelman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxiii-dr-kelman)

The housemaid is truthful and cooperative; others are negligent and cowardly.

### [The Prophecy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxiv-the-prophecy)

Mock and assault the chambermaid for delivering a warning.

### [The Avengers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxv-the-avengers)

The housemaid helps Curdie, having been imprisoned for her loyalty. She shows him a secret way to the king's chamber.

### [The Vengeance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxvi-the-vengeance)

The corrupt staff of the palace, who refuse to repent and are ultimately driven out.

### [XXVIII: The Preacher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxviii-the-preacher)

Dismissed from the palace, leading to speculation and unrest in the city.

### [The King's Army](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxxii-the-king-s-army)

The housemaid, loyal and brave, helps saddle the horses and follows the army on the great red horse.

### [The Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-battle)

The maid on the red horse who seems to control the pigeons with her arm.

### [Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_princess_and_curdie_se/chapters/xxxiv-judgment)

The page is made a knight, and the housemaid is revealed as Princess Irene.

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