# Biskaine-el-Borak — The Sea Hawk character guide

> Biskaine-el-Borak in The Sea Hawk by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Biskaine, So Biskaine, the trusty Biskaine

**First appearance:** 0015-iv-the-raid

## Who they are

A trusted lieutenant of Sakr-el-Bahr.

## In the story

### [I: The Captive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/i-the-captive)

Sakr-el-Bahr's lieutenant (kayia), tasked with handling the captured Spanish crew.

### [III: Homeward Bound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/iii-homeward-bound)

Reports on the prize and receives orders to convey the captives to Algiers while Sakr-el-Bahr sails for England.

### [Lion of the Faith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/v-lion-of-the-faith)

Referenced by Fenzileh as having reported on Sakr-el-Bahr's voyage.

### [VIII: Mother and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/viii-mother-and-son)

Biskaine brings the news of the Spanish treasure galley to Asad, having rushed back from a captured fishing boat.

### [The Pannier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/xvi-the-pannier)

Among the officers watching the archery contest, comments on the shots.

### [The Dupe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/xvii-the-dupe)

Cautiously mutters a warning to Asad, influencing his decision to hold back from immediate action.

### [XVIII: Sheik Mat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/xviii-sheik-mat)

Reports to Asad that the loyalty of the men is uncertain, advising caution in any move against Sakr-el-Bahr.

### [XIX: The Mutineers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sea_hawk_se/chapters/xix-the-mutineers)

Present on the waist deck with Asad and Marzak when Larocque brings news of the ship.

## Links

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