# Nicholas Sabathier — The Return character guide

> Nicholas Sabathier in The Return by Walter de la Mare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sabathier, de Sabathier, Nicholas de Sabathier

**First appearance:** 0008-vii

## Who they are

A figure from Arthur's past, possibly connected to his disappearance.

## Relationships

### [Arthur Lawford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/arthur_lawford)

_rivalry_

Arthur and Nicholas are rivals, often in conflict over personal or professional matters.

### [Herbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/herbert)

_friendship_

Herbert and Nicholas are friends, sharing common interests and mutual respect.

### [Arthur Lawford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/arthur_lawford)

_rivalry_

Arthur and Nicholas are rivals, often in conflict over personal or professional matters.

### [Herbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/herbert)

_friendship_

Herbert and Nicholas are friends, sharing common interests and mutual respect.

### [Arthur Lawford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/arthur_lawford)

_rivalry_

Arthur and Nicholas are rivals, often in conflict over personal or professional matters.

### [Herbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/characters/herbert)

_friendship_

Herbert and Nicholas are friends, sharing common interests and mutual respect.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/chapters/ix)

His grave is the focus of the conversation; discussed as a suicide and stranger buried in unconsecrated ground.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/chapters/xii)

His engraving resembles Lawford's changed face; described as a vivid personality who killed himself and may be lingering as a restless spirit.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/chapters/xiv)

Subject of the book Lawford reads; his face is compared to Lawford's in the mirror.

### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/chapters/xxi)

Referenced as the identity Lawford has become, the 'worst he ever was.'

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_return_se/chapters/xxiii)

Referenced as the source of Lawford's newfound understanding of mystery and beauty.

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