- "Lyra had once been more terrified of Mr Cawson than of anyone else in Oxford, but recently he'd begun to show signs of quite unsuspected humanity."
- —Lyra Silvertongue describes Mr Cawson at age 20[src]
Ronnie Cawson was the Steward at Jordan College. His dæmon had the form of a red setter. Lyra Silvertongue, as a child, had been afraid of Cawson who had beaten her twice.[1]
Biography[]
On the night of Lord Asriel's arrival, Cawson visited the Retiring Room to check whether the Master's poppy and wine were prepared for when he and the Scholars finished eating.[1]
A bowl for rosewater
When Lyra was 20, Cawson watched Lyra clean the silverware, which she did every year to get a bit of money. He inspected her work and answered her questions about the silverware. After understanding that she hadn't been to a feast before, he gave her a small vial of rosewater as she was curious about it.[2]
Physical appearance[]
Cawson had hair which was long enough to cover his ears.[1]
Relationships[]
There was an old and established rivalry between the Steward and the Butler, Wren, at Jordan College.[1]
Appearances[]
- Northern Lights
- The Golden Compass (video game) (Mentioned only)
- The Secret Commonwealth
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Northern Lights, Chapter 1
- ↑ The Secret Commonwealth, Chapter 4
| Jordan College | |
|---|---|
| Locations | Chapel • Common Room • Hall • Jordan catacombs • Jordan Library • Jordan Oratory • Master's Lodging • Retiring Room • Sheldon Building • Yaxley Quadrangle • Lodge Tower • Palmer's Tower • Scholars' Garden • Library Garden • Lecture Theatre |
| Staff | Bernie Johansen • Bill • Dr Carne • Charles • Father Heyst • Mr Cawson • Mrs Lonsdale • P. Trelawney • Parslow family • Roger Parslow • Sub-Rector • Shuter • Werner Hammond • Wren • Raymond Stringer • Janet • Solicitor • Domestic Bursar • Cousins • Mr Wood |
| Occupations | Butler • Master of Jordan College • Steward |