The Splendid Spur · Character
Sir Ralph Hopton
A leading royalist general in the West.
minor
Also known as Hopton
First appearance: xv i leave joan and ride to the wars
Sir Ralph Hopton shows up with force in I Take the Road. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Recipient of the king's letter Jack is delivering.
Sir Ralph Hopton first appears in 0016 xv i leave joan and ride to the wars.
In I Take the Road: Recipient of the king's letter Jack is delivering.
Later, in How Joan Saved the Army of the West; and Saw the Fight on Braddock Down: The Royalist general to whom Joan delivers the King's letter.
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- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast & Faction
- Protagonist
- Main Royalist Characters
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- Closing
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Sir Ralph Hopton appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I Take the Road
- How Joan Saved the Army of the West; and Saw the Fight on Braddock Down
- The Battle of Stamford Heath
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See Sir Ralph Hopton in xv i leave joan and ride to the wars