The White Company · Character
Dame Eliza
A woman who appears briefly in the story.
minor
First appearance: How a Strange Company Gathered at the Pied Merlin
Dame Eliza shows up with force in How Hordle John Cozened the Fuller of Lymington. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The charcoal-burner's wife, a ruddy and outspoken woman, provides clothes for Peter and teases Alleyne about his monastic upbringing, giving him his first kiss.
Dame Eliza first appears in 0006 v how a strange company gathered at the pied merlin.
In How Hordle John Cozened the Fuller of Lymington: The charcoal-burner's wife, a ruddy and outspoken woman, provides clothes for Peter and teases Alleyne about his monastic upbringing, giving him his first kiss.
Later, in How a Strange Company Gathered at the Pied Merlin: The landlady of the Pied Merlin, who serves the guests and maintains order.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters and Background Figures
- White Company Members
- French and Spanish Antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Dame Eliza appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- How Hordle John Cozened the Fuller of Lymington
- How a Strange Company Gathered at the Pied Merlin
- How Samkin Aylward Wagered His Featherbed
- How Sir Nigel Sought for a Wayside Venture
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See Dame Eliza in How a Strange Company Gathered at the Pied Merlin