Richard Maynarde was Lady Peinforte's servant. A competent archer and warrior, he was fiercely loyal to her, but had misgivings about her plans to go forward in time from the 17th century to the year 1988. Nevertheless, he did as he was told and accompanied her. Although Lady Peinforte herself adjusted well enough to the new time period, Richard's stout heart and courage were tested at every turn by unfamiliar surroundings and technology, and he repeatedly advised his lady to give up her quest for the Nemesis and return them home to 1638. His pleas fell on deaf ears.