# The Blue Knight — The Sundering Flood character guide

> The Blue Knight in The Sundering Flood by William Morris.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sir Knight, Sir Mark, Sir Mark the Blue Knight, Blue Knight

**First appearance:** 0055-lv-the-blue-knight-buys-the-maiden-of-the-chapman

## Snapshot

A lord of Longshaw who buys a maiden from a chapman, then rides to war against the Knight of Longshaw with clear eyes and a heavy heart.

## Who they are

Sir Mark holds lands and a place in the Barons' League, sworn to gather his force against the Knight of Longshaw. He speaks frankly to the maiden he protects, confessing that he expects to be lucky to bring back a whole skin, and that more mourning will be made for his enemy than for a dozen such as he. His honesty and his chosen loyalty make him a mirror for the story's questions about allegiance, courage, and the cost of a cause one doubts.

## Relationships

### [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild)

_rivalry_

Elfhild is pursued and threatened by the Blue Knight, who represents a menacing force attempting to claim her against her will.

### [Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_godrick)

_rivalry_

Sir Godrick and the Blue Knight are enemies, clashing over the protection of Elfhild and opposing loyalties.

### [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild)

_rivalry_

Elfhild is pursued and threatened by the Blue Knight, who represents a menacing force attempting to claim her against her will.

### [Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_godrick)

_rivalry_

Sir Godrick and the Blue Knight are enemies, clashing over the protection of Elfhild and opposing loyalties.

### [Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_godrick)

_rivalry_

Sir Godrick and the Blue Knight are enemies, clashing over the protection of Elfhild and opposing loyalties.

### [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild)

_rivalry_

Elfhild is pursued and threatened by the Blue Knight, who represents a menacing force attempting to claim her against her will.

## In the story

### [LV: The Blue Knight Buys the Maiden of the Chapman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lv-the-blue-knight-buys-the-maiden-of-the-chapman)

A noble knight who buys the Maiden from the chapman, treats her with honor, and swears to protect her and the Carline.

### [LVI: The Blue Knight Talks with the Maiden by the Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lvi-the-blue-knight-talks-with-the-maiden-by-the-way)

Rides beside Elfhild, showing her honor and care; he is few-spoken but increasingly affectionate, confessing his torment and offering to turn back if she wishes.

### [They Come to Brookside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lvii-they-come-to-brookside)

Sir Mark brings the Maiden to his home, introduces her to his household, and declares her free and under his protection.

### [Peaceful Days in the Castle of Brookside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lviii-peaceful-days-in-the-castle-of-brookside)

Sir Mark hosts Elfhild and the Carline, showing faithful love and kindness, though his mother questions his intentions.

### [LIX: Tidings of Longshaw and of the Hosting of the Barons’ League](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lix-tidings-of-longshaw-and-of-the-hosting-of-the-barons-league)

Receives the League's summons, expresses doubt about victory, and shares news of Sir Godrick's new captain with Elfhild.

### [LX: The Blue Knight Gathers Men and Departs from Brookside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lx-the-blue-knight-gathers-men-and-departs-from-brookside)

Sir Mark gathers men and departs for war, bidding farewell to the Maiden and advising her to seek refuge with the Grey Sisters if he dies.

### [LXI: The Maiden and the Carline Flee to the Grey Sisters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lxi-the-maiden-and-the-carline-flee-to-the-grey-sisters)

Sir Mark left a small garrison at Brookside under an ancient knight; he is absent from the castle during these events.

### [The Knight of Longshaw Gathereth Force](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lxviii-the-knight-of-longshaw-gathereth-force)

The Knight of Longshaw gathers force at Eastcheaping, refuses Osberne's aid due to a dream prophecy, and later succeeds against his foes.

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