The Sea Hawk · Character

Lord Henry Goade

An English lord of shrewd judgment and dry wit, who becomes Sir Oliver's advocate when the returned corsair must answer for a life lived under two flags.

supporting

Also known as Lord Henry, Henry, Harry

First appearance: The Advocate

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Attempts to shield Rosamund during the raid but is bound and silenced by Oliver's command.

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Lord Henry Goade is a man of the world, at home in courts and on ships, whose clear eye and steady nerve make him a natural ally to the friendless. When Oliver returns to England under the shadow of his brother's treachery, Goade is among the few who listen before they judge, and his testimony carries weight where a stranger's would not. His presence in the later chapters gives the narrative a voice of English fairness against the clamor for vengeance.

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Character groups

English Allies and Sailors
Protagonist
Algiers Corsairs and Captives

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Sir John Killigrew
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Lord Henry Goade is a judge and authority figure who investigates Sir John's crimes,… How this plays out →
Sir John Killigrew
professional · negative
Lord Henry Goade is a judge and authority figure who investigates Sir John's crimes,… How this plays out →
Sir John Killigrew
professional · negative
Lord Henry Goade is a judge and authority figure who investigates Sir John's crimes,… How this plays out →

Sir John Killigrew
Lord Henry Goade is a judge and authority figure who investigates Sir John's crimes, acting as his adversary in court.
Sir John Killigrew
Lord Henry Goade is a judge and authority figure who investigates Sir John's crimes, acting as his adversary in court.
Sir John Killigrew
Lord Henry Goade is a judge and authority figure who investigates Sir John's crimes, acting as his adversary in court.

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IV: The Raid
Attempts to shield Rosamund during the raid but is bound and silenced by Oliver's command.
XXIII: The Heathen Creed
Briefly appears as the Queen's Lieutenant who exchanges a silent look with Sir Oliver upon his capture.
The Judges
Arrives to convene the court, dressed in black with his gold chain of office, and agrees to hear Rosamund's testimony.
The Advocate
Presiding officer who attempts to maintain order and questions the validity of Rosamund's testimony.
XXVI: The Judgement
Witnesses the confession, declares Oliver safe, and promises to help reinstate him.

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