The Boy-Bishop's Glovemaker

Cast of Characters

Sir Baldwin de Furnshill

Keeper of the King’s Peace of Crediton in Devon, Sir Baldwin was once a Knight Templar, but after the destruction of his Order he managed to return to his ancestral home. He is known to be an astute investigator of crimes.

Lady Jeanne Furnshill

The widow of a coarse and brutal knight, Jeanne finally married Sir Baldwin earlier in the year after a protracted wooing.

Edgar

Sir Baldwin’s servant was once his Sergeant in the Knights Templar. When the Order was destroyed he chose to remain at his knight’s side and became Sir Baldwin’s trusted steward.

Simon Puttock

An old friend of Sir Baldwin’s, Simon is Bailiff to the Warden of the Stannaries, based in Lydford. He and Baldwin have often investigated crimes together.

Ralph

The glover from Correstrete, Ralph was a cheerful, generous soul, whose murder has shocked the whole city. Especially since it appears to have been committed by his own apprentice.

Elias

Scarcely into his twenties, the horrified Elias has been arrested for the murder of his master, Ralph.

Mary Skinner

Elias’s girlfriend, the daughter of a baker.

Henry

One of the Choristers, Henry has been elected to become the boy-Bishop when the Cathedral celebrates the Feast of the Holy Innocents.

Luke Soth

The leading Chorister, Luke had expected to be elected to the bishopric and was hurt and offended when his companions chose Henry instead.

Adam

One of the many Secondaries in the Cathedral, Adam is waiting for a suitable position to appear so that he can be promoted from his minor clerical jobs.

Gervase

As Succentor, Gervase is responsible for the Choristers. The boys must be taught how to sing, but likewise they have to learn Latin, reading and writing.

Stephen

The Canon responsible for the Treasury, Stephen is also responsible for Luke and Adam, both of whom dine at his table.

Peter Golloc

A young Secondary who works in the Treasury and lives with Jolinde Bolle.

Jolinde Bolle

Although Jolinde showed some promise as a Chorister, he has fallen prey to the attractions of the city, especially those of a young woman.

Claricia Cornisshe

A serving woman in one of the taverns and Jolinde’s girlfriend.

Vincent le Berwe

Vincent is a successful merchant who owns several properties and makes a good living from his trading. He has recently been elevated to one of the more senior posts in the city, that of Receiver.

Hawisia le Berwe

Vincent’s wife, a bright young woman who is proud of his success.

Nicholas Karvinel

A merchant and associate of Vincent. He also knew Ralph well and took over much of his business when Ralph died.

Juliana Karvinel

The wife of Nicholas, a woman from Winchester.

John Coppe

Often to be found begging by the Fissand Gate, Coppe was crippled during a sea-fight.

Sir Thomas of Exmouth

Once an honourable knight, Sir Thomas has lost everything and now leads a small band of outlaws not far from Exeter.

Jen of Whyteslegh

When Sir Thomas first met Jen he was very taken with her. Later, when her parents died, she agreed to live with him.

Hob of Whyteslegh

Born witless, all through his life Hob has been looked down upon, and he has no regrets about leaving the vill where he was born. Now he lives with Sir Thomas and Jen.

Roger de Gidleigh

As Coroner, Roger must investigate any sudden deaths.

William de Lappeford

The Bailiff of the City, reporting to the Coroner.