# Messenger — The Two Noble Kinsmen character guide

> Messenger in The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Messenger Methinks, Enter Messenger

**First appearance:** 0029-act-v-scene-iii

## Who they are

A messenger who reports events of the tournament.

## Relationships

### [Palamon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_noble_kinsmen_se/characters/palamon)

_professional_

Messenger delivers official communications and news to Palamon regarding his fate and the tournament.

### [Palamon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_noble_kinsmen_se/characters/palamon)

_professional_

Messenger delivers official communications and news to Palamon regarding his fate and the tournament.

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_noble_kinsmen_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

The messenger describes the knights, including the one with Arcite and a freckle-faced knight, providing vivid accounts of their appearances and qualities.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_noble_kinsmen_se/chapters/act-v-scene-ii)

Enters briefly to announce a noble sight in the field, prompting the Gaoler and Doctor to leave.

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