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

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Walter, Earl hight Walter the Black

**First appearance:** 0119-xxix-they-go-down-to-battle-in-upmeads

## Who they are

An earl who fights against Ralph's forces.

## In the story

### [XXIII: The Leechcraft of the Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/chapters/xxiii-the-leechcraft-of-the-lady)

Found alive after the fight; the Lady dresses his wound.

### [IX: They Go on Their Way Once More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/chapters/ix-they-go-on-their-way-once-more)

Mentioned as the man who betrayed the Lady by falsely accusing her of witchcraft and seeking his love, leading to her shaming and casting out.

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