The Three Hostages · Character

Archie Roylance

A young baronet and pilot with more cheer than caution, Archie Roylance throws his aeroplane and his loyalty behind Hannay's hunt.

supporting

Also known as Sir Archibald Roylance, Archie, XIV Sir Archibald Roylance, Sir Archie Roylance, the miserable Archie, Sir Archie, Sir Archibald

First appearance: v the thursday club

As a supporting figure in The Three Hostages, Archie Roylance is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Archie agrees to help Hannay by providing an aeroplane for a trip to Norway, showing his willingness to take risks for a friend.

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With The Marquis de la Tour du Pin (friendship): Archie and the Marquis share a friendly, companionable relationship, often socializing together. With Mary Hannay (friendship): Archie is a good friend of Mary and Dick, often socializing with them and offering support. With Dick (friendship): Archie and Dick are close friends and fellow adventurers, with Archie often accompanying Dick on his missions.

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

The Marquis de la Tour du Pin
friendship · positive
Archie and the Marquis share a friendly, companionable relationship, often socializing… How this plays out →
Mary Hannay
friendship · positive
Dick
friendship · positive
Sandy Arbuthnot
friendship · positive
Dick
friendship · positive
Mary Hannay
friendship · positive
Sandy Arbuthnot
friendship · positive
The Marquis de la Tour du Pin
friendship · positive
Archie and the Marquis share a friendly, companionable relationship, often socializing… How this plays out →

The Marquis de la Tour du Pin
Archie and the Marquis share a friendly, companionable relationship, often socializing together.
Mary Hannay
Archie is a good friend of Mary and Dick, often socializing with them and offering support.
Dick
Archie and Dick are close friends and fellow adventurers, with Archie often accompanying Dick on his missions.
Sandy Arbuthnot
Archie and Sandy are good friends and allies, often working together in support of Dick's mission.
Dick
Archie and Dick are close friends and fellow adventurers, with Archie often accompanying Dick on his missions.
Mary Hannay
Archie is a good friend of Mary and Dick, often socializing with them and offering support.
Sandy Arbuthnot
Archie and Sandy are good friends and allies, often working together in support of Dick's mission.
The Marquis de la Tour du Pin
Archie and the Marquis share a friendly, companionable relationship, often socializing together.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Archie Roylance appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I Am Introduced to Strong Magic
Archie agrees to help Hannay by providing an aeroplane for a trip to Norway, showing his willingness to take risks for a friend.
XIII: I Visit the Fields of Eden
Dines with Hannay and Turpin; eager to help but kept in the dark due to his lack of discretion.
Sir Archibald Roylance Puts His Foot in It
Causes a scene at a dance club by dancing with Adela Victor and fighting Odell, ends up hospitalized with a battered face and bandaged jaw.
XV: How a French Nobleman Discovered Fear
Archie's cry and his fight with the bruiser are key events that trigger Turpin's flight and subsequent capture.
XX: Machray
Guest at Machray; reports a stray bullet from Haripol and unwittingly reveals Medina's presence at dinner.
XXI: How I Stalked Wilder Game Than Deer
Mentioned as the person to whom Hannay lent his .240 rifle, leading to the ammunition mix-up.
II: 2:15 p.m., to About 5 p.m.
Mentioned in Hannay's thoughts as coming up from the river.

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