# Sir John Chandos — The White Company character guide

> Sir John Chandos in The White Company by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chandos, Lord Chandos, the Lord Chandos

**First appearance:** 0024-xxiii-how-england-held-the-lists-at-bordeaux

## Who they are

A renowned English knight and commander in the wars.

## In the story

### [XVIII: How Sir Nigel Loring Put a Patch Upon His Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xviii-how-sir-nigel-loring-put-a-patch-upon-his-eye)

The famed knight, scarred and one-eyed, warmly embraces Sir Nigel and welcomes him.

### [XIX: How There Was Stir at the Abbey of St. Andrew's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xix-how-there-was-stir-at-the-abbey-of-st-andrew-s)

Acts as herald and guide, introducing the knights to the prince and identifying the various nobles present.

### [XXII: How the Bowmen Held Wassail at the Rose de Guienne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xxii-how-the-bowmen-held-wassail-at-the-rose-de-guienne)

Mentioned as having taken up the challenge for the tournament and as marshal of the lists.

### [XXIII: How England Held the Lists at Bordeaux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xxiii-how-england-held-the-lists-at-bordeaux)

Assists in selecting the champions and advises the prince on political matters.

### [How a Champion Came Forth from the East](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xxiv-how-a-champion-came-forth-from-the-east)

Acts as marshal, throws down his baton to end the fight, and is privately told the stranger's name, which he vouches for.

### [How the Army Made the Passage of Roncesvalles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_white_company_se/chapters/xxxiii-how-the-army-made-the-passage-of-roncesvalles)

Leads a strong column of archers through the pass; described as a fierce old warrior with a single gleaming eye.

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