The Secret Glory · Character
Canon Horbury
A deceased clergyman, father or relative of Mr. Horbury.
minor
Also known as poor Canon Horbury, the late Canon Horbury
First appearance: III
Canon Horbury shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Author of the school song 'Follow, follow, follow!'; his verses are judged by Ambrose as literary rubbish.
Canon Horbury first appears in 0011 iii.
In II: Author of the school song 'Follow, follow, follow!'; his verses are judged by Ambrose as literary rubbish.
Later, in III: Referenced indirectly through the Archdeacon of Melby's letter, which Horbury reads and finds useful for his plans.
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See Canon Horbury in III