The Well at the World’s End · Character
Giles
An old retainer of Upmeads.
minor
Also known as old Giles
First appearance: book i the road unto love
Giles shows up with force in XXII: An Old Acquaintance Comes from the Down Country to See Ralph. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The old shepherd is named Giles; he delivers the prophecy and recalls past acquaintance with Ralph.
Giles first appears in 0000 book i the road unto love.
In XXII: An Old Acquaintance Comes from the Down Country to See Ralph: The old shepherd is named Giles; he delivers the prophecy and recalls past acquaintance with Ralph.
Later, in They Ride to Bear Castle: Leads Ralph into the castle, scouts the ridge, identifies the captured men as Burgers, and explains the Shepherd-folk's customs.
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Character groups
- Upmeads family and foes
- Protagonist
- Guides and mentors
- Upmeads household
- Utterbol and allies
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- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Lady’s suppressed desire for Ralph erupts into open, agit…
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- XXII: An Old Acquaintance Comes from the Down Country to See Ralph
- They Ride to Bear Castle
- XXIV: The Folkmote of the Shepherds
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See Giles in book i the road unto love