The Well at the World’s End · Character

Nicholas Longshanks

An old servant of the Upmeads household.

minor

Also known as Nicholas, old Nicholas

First appearance: book i the road unto love

Nicholas Longshanks shows up with force in The Sundering of the Ways. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The squire assigned to Ralph, a lettered and far-travelled man who loves the house of Upmeads.

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In The Sundering of the Ways: The squire assigned to Ralph, a lettered and far-travelled man who loves the house of Upmeads. Later, in Ralph Cometh to the Cheaping-Town: Mentioned as one who may be sent to pursue…

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Character groups

Upmeads household
Guides and mentors
Upmeads and local figures
Utterbol and allies
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Aftermath
Closing

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The Sundering of the Ways
The squire assigned to Ralph, a lettered and far-travelled man who loves the house of Upmeads.
Ralph Cometh to the Cheaping-Town
Mentioned as one who may be sent to pursue Ralph; the dame considers whether to mislead him.
VIII: Ralph Cometh to the Wood Perilous. An Adventure Therein
Mentioned by Oliver as a mutual acquaintance; Ralph's connection to him helps secure his release.
XXII: Now They Have Drunk and Are Glad
Mentioned in Ralph's recollection of a battle from his youth when he first received his shoulder scar.
Ralph Brings His Father and Mother to Upmeads
Welcomes King Peter and the Lady at the High House and is bidden to array the house.
Ralph Brings Ursula Home to the High House
Mentioned as one who would look for Ralph and Ursula at the bridge.

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