Toilers of the Sea · Character

Cashmere

A sloop that plays a role in the story's maritime events.

minor

Also known as the Cashmere

First appearance: VI: The Sloop Cashmere Saves a Shipwrecked Crew

Cashmere's tie to Gilliatt is one of the pressures that moves Toilers of the Sea—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The mail-boat that arrives safely at St.

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With Gilliatt (friendship): Cashmere is Gilliatt's faithful dog, his only companion during his lonely ordeal on the rocks. With Gilliatt (friendship): Cashmere is Gilliatt's faithful dog, his only companion during his…

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Friendship
Other

Character groups

Peripheral & Historical Figures
Central Characters & Antagonists
Protagonist
Minor Female Servants

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Gilliatt
friendship · positive
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Gilliatt
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VI: The Sloop Cashmere Saves a Shipwrecked Crew
The mail-boat that arrives safely at St. Peter's Port after a violent squall, bringing the new rector and reportedly hailed by a shipwrecked crew.
The Harbour Bell
The mail sloop that brought news of Rev. Caudray's inheritance and is scheduled to take him to Southampton.
The Havelet Near the Church
The vessel that departed, anchored in the roads due to easterly winds, and is part of the background events.
IV: For Your Wife: When You Marry
The vessel preparing for departure that carries Caudray and Déruchette away from Guernsey.

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