Clement Chapman

Ralph of Upmeads

Clement Chapman is a loyal and practical friend to Ralph, acting as a wise merchant and guide during their travels.

Dame Katherine

Clement Chapman and Dame Katherine are acquaintances who share concern for Ralph's welfare during his travels.

Ralph of Upmeads

Clement Chapman is a loyal and practical friend to Ralph, acting as a wise merchant and guide during their travels.

Ralph of Upmeads

Clement Chapman is a loyal and practical friend to Ralph, acting as a wise merchant and guide during their travels.

Dame Katherine

Clement Chapman and Dame Katherine are acquaintances who share concern for Ralph's welfare during his travels.

Dame Katherine

Clement Chapman and Dame Katherine are acquaintances who share concern for Ralph's welfare during his travels.

Ralph Cometh to the Cheaping-Town

A merchant in Wulstead who hosts Ralph, advises him to seek service with the Abbot of Higham, and shares knowledge of the lands beyond.

XII: Ralph Falleth in with Friends and Rideth to Whitwall

Mentioned by Ralph as having staked gold on his luck, providing him with funds for his journey.

XIV: Ralph Falleth in with Another Old Friend

Clement meets Ralph in Blaise's booth, delivers a kiss from Dame Katherine, shares news of home, and invites Ralph to join him on a journey eastward.

XVI: Of the Tales of Swevenham

Clement is mentioned as having spoken of the Dry Tree and as the guide who will take Ralph to Goldburg.

XVII: Richard Bringeth Tidings of Departing

Arrives early with his company, ready to depart at noon; complicit in the lie about Ralph's destination.

XVIII: Ralph Departeth from Whitwall with the Fellowship of Clement Chapman

Leads the company, armed and ready, joking about the perils of the road.

XIX: Master Clement Tells Ralph Concerning the Lands Whereunto They Were Riding

Tells Ralph about the dangers and customs of the lands beyond Whitwall, and outlines the route to Cheaping Knowe.

XX: They Come to the Mid-Mountain Guesthouse

Clement leads the company, warns Ralph of the danger of waylayers, and questions the warden about the thieves.

A Battle in the Mountains

Leads the fellowship, counsels immediate attack, fights with a great axe, and later mocks Ralph for feeding his new thrall.

Of the Town of Cheaping Knowe

Leads the chapmen; advises Ralph on consulting the thrall-merchant and on disguising Bull; obtains the lord's safe-conduct for Ralph.

XXIV: Ralph Heareth More Tidings of the Damsel

Leads Ralph to the thrall merchant and later warns him about the Lord of Utterbol.

XXV: The Fellowship Comes to Whiteness

Clement explains to Ralph that the workers in the land are bought and sold like cattle, and reassures him that the damsel is likely kept for great men's houses.

XXVI: They Ride the Mountains Toward Goldburg

Clement advises the company, restrains Ralph when he attacks Bull, and suggests they camp for the night to seek counsel.

XXVII: Clement Tells of Goldburg

Tells Ralph about Goldburg's history, its builder, and the plight of its poor.

XXVIII: Now They Come to Goldburg

Clement explains to Ralph the social conditions of Goldburg, including the practice of slavery.

Of Goldburg and the Queen Thereof

Clement advises Ralph to return to Upmeads and offers his support, but respects Ralph's decision to continue his quest; he arranges for Ralph to meet the Queen.

Ralph Hath Hope of Tidings Concerning the Well at the World’s End

Reluctantly supports Ralph's decision, offers men-at-arms, and expresses concern about the perilous journey.

The Beginning of the Road to Utterbol

Accompanies Ralph to the Gate of Goldburg and bids him farewell with a hopeful prophecy.

XXII: An Old Acquaintance Comes from the Down Country to See Ralph

Clement is mentioned as a friend Ralph plans to meet in Wulstead.

XXVI: Ralph Sees His Father and Mother Again

Greets Ralph in Wulstead and directs him to the House of St. Austin.

XXVII: Ralph Holds Converse with Katherine His Gossip

Clement hosts Ralph and provides news from Upmeads; he accompanies Ralph to inspect the troops and later observes the reunion with Katherine.

XXVIII: Dame Katherine Tells of the Pair of Beads, and Whence She Had Them

Listens to Katherine's tale and reassures her that she has been a good wife.

XXIX: They Go Down to Battle in Upmeads

Helps array the men and speaks to the enemy messenger; stands with Ralph.

Yet a Few Words Concerning Ralph of Upmeads

Clement journeys with Ralph and Ursula to Utterbol and visits the High House often with Katherine.