Young Henry Marpole

Emily Thornton

Young Henry Marpole is a fellow child passenger, and Emily treats him with the same cool detachment she shows most others.

Edward Thornton

Edward and Young Henry are fellow child passengers who bond over shared experiences and boyish camaraderie.

Emily Thornton

Young Henry Marpole is a fellow child passenger, and Emily treats him with the same cool detachment she shows most others.

Emily Thornton

Young Henry Marpole is a fellow child passenger, and Emily treats him with the same cool detachment she shows most others.

III

Proudly tells John about Margaret's ability to sort clothes by smell.

I

Margaret's little brother, described as like a manikin Spaniard.

IV

Engages in argument with Margaret about her fear, and asks Emily why they are there.

I

Calls out to Emily to come down and play 'House-on-fire', representing the normal childhood activities Emily now feels detached from.

III

Pipes up with the crucial question about whether the people are pirates, showing curiosity and nervousness.

I

Harry joins Edward in rehearsing pirate battles, chanting 'I am armed with a key and half a whist‑le!'

IV

Harry participates in the imaginary sea game and later joins the laughter, complaining of a hurting tummy.

I

Becomes friends with Laura; backs up Edward's tales of pirate violence.

II

Harry asks a naive question about the train, showing his confusion and childlike perspective.

IV

Harry contributes a single supportive sound ('Bung!') to the children's chaotic narrative.