The Rover · Character
Mr. Bolt
An Englishman posted ashore as the eyes of Nelson's fleet, hoping the Amelia stays in sight to cheer his lonely vigil.
supporting
Also known as Bolt
First appearance: iii
As a supporting figure in The Rover, Mr. Bolt is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Master's mate on the Amelia, leads the landing party.
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Bolt is landed on the coast to watch a French port and signal the Amelia, a role Captain Vincent grandly calls being the actual eyes of Lord Nelson's fleet. The post isolates him among suspicious farmhands, and his hope…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Naval and Farm Intrigue
- Historical and Peripheral Figures
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Captain Vincent
professional · ambivalent
A strict captain-crew relationship, with Vincent commanding Bolt's duties aboard ship,… How this plays out →
- Captain Vincent
professional · ambivalent
A strict captain-crew relationship, with Vincent commanding Bolt's duties aboard ship,… How this plays out →
- Captain Vincent
professional · ambivalent
A strict captain-crew relationship, with Vincent commanding Bolt's duties aboard ship,… How this plays out →
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