# The Prior — The Well at the World’s End character guide

> The Prior in The Well at the World’s End by William Morris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** holy Prior

**First appearance:** 0107-xvii-they-fall-in-with-that-hermit

## Who they are

A prior who gives counsel to Ralph.

## In the story

### [V: Ralph Cometh to Higham-on-the-Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/chapters/v-ralph-cometh-to-higham-on-the-way)

Mentioned as the one who loves young men-at-arms; his garden is heard with thrushes singing.

### [XXI: Ralph Weareth Away Three Days Uneasily](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/chapters/xxi-ralph-weareth-away-three-days-uneasily)

The carline's brother, a brother of the Thorn, mentioned as the recipient of her errand.

### [Ralph Brings His Father and Mother to Upmeads](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/chapters/xxx-ralph-brings-his-father-and-mother-to-upmeads)

Old and worthy prelate, blesses Ralph and weeps for joy, invites Ralph to tell his tale.

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