# Mr. Cradock — The Secret Glory character guide

> Mr. Cradock in The Secret Glory by Arthur Machen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cradock, old Cradock

**First appearance:** 0022-iii

## Who they are

A local figure in the Lupton area.

## Relationships

### [Ambrose Meyrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_glory_se/characters/ambrose_meyrick)

_professional_

Mr. Cradock is a teacher or authority figure who interacts with Ambrose in a formal educational setting.

## In the story

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

The hereditary keeper of the Holy Cup, who conducts the ritual and speaks in pure Welsh.

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