# Canon Horbury — The Secret Glory character guide

> Canon Horbury in The Secret Glory by Arthur Machen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Canon Horbury, the late Canon Horbury

**First appearance:** 0011-iii

## Who they are

A deceased clergyman, father or relative of Mr. Horbury.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_glory_se/chapters/ii)

Author of the school song 'Follow, follow, follow!'; his verses are judged by Ambrose as literary rubbish.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_glory_se/chapters/iii)

Referenced indirectly through the Archdeacon of Melby's letter, which Horbury reads and finds useful for his plans.

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