The Republic’s Dog
Rascal
A loyal messenger and companion of the Cromwell War Family.
The Cromwells are fictional characters created by Dennis Anthony Lee. Historical references provide context; fictional dialogue and events are not historical records.
In the story
Rascal carries messages between camps, defends against redcoats, and stands guard on the night James is buried. The chapter remembers him as a dog of no pedigree but of pure heart. He belongs among the family’s companions, not its genealogical branches.