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Alan Breck Stewart

A Jacobite swordsman and outlaw with a merry tongue, Alan Breck Stewart is David's fierce ally, forever certain he understands women better than his baffled friend.

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Also known as Alan, Stewart, Alan Breck, Breck

First appearance: Catriona

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David's ally, involved in the ongoing Jacobite conflicts.

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Main Edinburgh Plot

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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David Balfour
friendship · positive
Loyal and adventurous companions bound by shared danger and deep mutual respect. How this plays out →
James More Macgregor
rivalry · negative
Catriona Drummond
friendship · positive
Charles Stewart
friendship · positive
David Balfour
friendship · positive
Loyal and adventurous companions bound by shared danger and deep mutual respect. How this plays out →
James More Macgregor
rivalry · negative
Charles Stewart
friendship · positive
Catriona Drummond
friendship · positive
Charles Stewart
friendship · positive
James More Macgregor
rivalry · negative
Catriona Drummond
friendship · positive

David Balfour
Loyal and adventurous companions bound by shared danger and deep mutual respect.
James More Macgregor
Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust.
Catriona Drummond
Protective and affectionate bond, with Alan acting as a guardian figure to Catriona.
Charles Stewart
Close allies sharing Jacobite loyalties and personal camaraderie.
David Balfour
Loyal and adventurous companions bound by shared danger and deep mutual respect.
James More Macgregor
Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust.
Charles Stewart
Close allies sharing Jacobite loyalties and personal camaraderie.
Catriona Drummond
Protective and affectionate bond, with Alan acting as a guardian figure to Catriona.
Charles Stewart
Close allies sharing Jacobite loyalties and personal camaraderie.
James More Macgregor
Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust.
Catriona Drummond
Protective and affectionate bond, with Alan acting as a guardian figure to Catriona.

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Alan Breck Stewart appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Catriona
David's ally, involved in the ongoing Jacobite conflicts.
Part I: The Lord Advocate
Though not present in the chapter, he is the central figure of David's loyalty and the reason for his caution.
The Highland Writer
Referenced as the sender of the silver button; David seeks a ship to smuggle him out of the country.
I Go to Pilrig
David reflects on Alan's cousin James Stewart and the risks of involvement, but Alan does not appear in person.
Lord Advocate Preston Grange
Alan is the subject of David's testimony; David seeks to prove Alan innocent of Glenure's murder.
The Bravo
Alan is discussed by Prestongrange, who tries to learn his whereabouts from David.
IX: The Heather on Fire
Alan is mentioned as being in hiding, with Charles Stewart arranging his escape via Gillane Sands. He is the principal in the case, and the authorities are not genuinely seeking him.
The Wood by Silvermills
Alan meets David in the wood, laughs at his story, and discusses the danger from the Frasers and Macgregors, showing his experience in evasion and combat.
On the March Again with Alan
Recently emerged from hiding, wears distinctive boot-hose, shares his experiences and plans for escape to France.
Gillane Sands
David's companion; pilots the escape, signals the Thistle, and sails away to safety.
XVII: The Memorial
Mentioned in David's testimony as having menaced Glenure and assisted the escape; his actions are part of the chain of evidence against James.
Full Story of a Copy of Heineccius
David sends a line to Alan at his chief's, showing Alan is still in communication with David.
A Twosome
Mentioned in a letter offering to visit David in Leyden; James More inquires about him and his role in the Appin incident.
We Meet in Dunkirk
Arrives to keep David company; offers blunt advice on women; accompanies David to Dunkirk and charms Catriona at dinner.
The Letter from the Ship
Returns from following James More, opens the letter, and discovers James More has sold him out.
Conclusion
David's loyal friend; accompanies the couple to Paris and participates in the council-of-war.

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