# Detchard — The Prisoner of Zenda character guide

> Detchard in The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Detchard

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii-an-improvement-on-jacob-s-ladder

## Who they are

Ruthless mercenary guarding the imprisoned King at Zenda.

## In the story

### [A Fair Cousin and a Dark Brother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/viii-a-fair-cousin-and-a-dark-brother)

One of the Six, present in Strelsau with Michael.

### [A New Use for a Tea-Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/ix-a-new-use-for-a-tea-table)

Leads the three assassins sent to kill Rassendyll at the summerhouse; speaks perfect English and makes a false offer.

### [X: A Great Chance for a Villain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/x-a-great-chance-for-a-villain)

Reported to have followed Michael to Zenda with his arm in a sling, wounded in a duel (likely with Rassendyll).

### [An Improvement on Jacob's Ladder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/xiii-an-improvement-on-jacob-s-ladder)

Mentioned as one of the Six who would kill the king and dispose of the body via the pipe.

### [XVIII: The Forcing of the Trap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/xviii-the-forcing-of-the-trap)

Rushes to kill the king, is delayed by the doctor, then fights Rassendyll and is killed after slipping in blood.

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