# Sir Walter Scott — The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. character guide

> Sir Walter Scott in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Walter, Sir Walter Scott, Scott, Walter

**First appearance:** 0036-l-envoy

## Who they are

The famous novelist referenced as a contemporary.

## Relationships

### [Geoffrey Crayon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon)

_friendship_

Geoffrey holds Sir Walter Scott in high esteem as a literary friend and host, enjoying his hospitality and conversation.

### [Geoffrey Crayon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon)

_friendship_

Geoffrey holds Sir Walter Scott in high esteem as a literary friend and host, enjoying his hospitality and conversation.

### [Geoffrey Crayon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon)

_friendship_

Geoffrey holds Sir Walter Scott in high esteem as a literary friend and host, enjoying his hospitality and conversation.

## In the story

### [Preface to the Revised Edition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/preface-to-the-revised-edition)

The generous and influential author who championed Irving's work, offered him a position, and persuaded Murray to publish The Sketch Book.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/endnotes)

Quoted in a letter regarding his daughter Sophia and his son Walter's military service.

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