The Splendid Spur · Character

Luke Settle

A turncoat captain whose polished menace collapses into shrieking agony when Sir Deakin's punch bowl erupts in flame.

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Also known as Captain Settle, Settle, Captain Luke Settle

First appearance: III: I Find Myself in a Tavern Brawl: And Barely Escape

As a supporting figure in The Splendid Spur, Luke Settle is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as a potential enemy; Anthony owes him money from dice losses.

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In The Young Man in the Cloak of Amber Satin: Mentioned as a potential enemy; Anthony owes him money from dice losses. Later, in III: I Find Myself in a Tavern Brawl: And Barely Escape: Captain Settle; fights Anthony…

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The Young Man in the Cloak of Amber Satin
Mentioned as a potential enemy; Anthony owes him money from dice losses.
III: I Find Myself in a Tavern Brawl: And Barely Escape
Captain Settle; fights Anthony in the tavern, stabs him through the chest, and escapes through the window with Dick.
I Take the Road
Confronts Jack on the road, riding Molly; does not recognize Jack initially.
My Adventure at the Three Cups
Captain Settle; mentioned as having filched Anthony's pistols and being expected at the inn.
VI: The Flight in the Pine Wood
Captain of the gang; enters the room with his men; is tricked by Sir Deakin and burned by the flaming punch.
I Find a Comrade
Captain of the enemy party; heard ordering his men in the woods.
VIII: I Lose the King’s Letter; and Am Carried to Bristol
Mentioned as Captain Settle, whose stock of victuals is exhausted.
XIV: I Do No Good in the House of Gleys
Mentioned as an alias of the white-haired man (Tingcomb).
XVII: I Meet with a Happy Adventure by Burning of a Green Light
Captured by Jack and Billy while signaling a sloop; later recaptured after attempting to escape.

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