# Sir Jacob Borrodaile — The Prisoner of Zenda character guide

> Sir Jacob Borrodaile in The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jacob

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-his-majesty-sleeps-in-strelsau

## Who they are

British diplomat in Ruritania who aids Rudolf.

## Relationships

### [Johann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/johann)

_professional_

Johann, a servant, interacts with Sir Jacob as part of the court's political and logistical operations.

### [Johann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/characters/johann)

_professional_

Johann, a servant, interacts with Sir Jacob as part of the court's political and logistical operations.

## In the story

### [I: The Rassendylls—with a Word on the Elphbergs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/i-the-rassendylls-with-a-word-on-the-elphbergs)

A diplomat who offers Rudolf a potential attaché position in six months.

### [XXII: Present, Past—and Future?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prisoner_of_zenda_se/chapters/xxii-present-past-and-future)

Mentioned as finding another attaché after Rassendyll declines to go to Strelsau.

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