# Alan Breck Stewart — Catriona character guide > Alan Breck Stewart in Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Alan, Stewart, Alan Breck, Breck **First appearance:** 0001-catriona ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [David Balfour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/david_balfour) _friendship_ Loyal and adventurous companions bound by shared danger and deep mutual respect. ### [James More Macgregor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/james_more_macgregor) _rivalry_ Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust. ### [Catriona Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/catriona_drummond) _friendship_ Protective and affectionate bond, with Alan acting as a guardian figure to Catriona. ### [Charles Stewart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/charles_stewart) _friendship_ Close allies sharing Jacobite loyalties and personal camaraderie. ### [David Balfour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/david_balfour) _friendship_ Loyal and adventurous companions bound by shared danger and deep mutual respect. ### [James More Macgregor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/james_more_macgregor) _rivalry_ Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust. ### [Charles Stewart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/charles_stewart) _friendship_ Close allies sharing Jacobite loyalties and personal camaraderie. ### [Catriona Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/catriona_drummond) _friendship_ Protective and affectionate bond, with Alan acting as a guardian figure to Catriona. ### [Charles Stewart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/charles_stewart) _friendship_ Close allies sharing Jacobite loyalties and personal camaraderie. ### [James More Macgregor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/james_more_macgregor) _rivalry_ Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust. ### [Catriona Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/catriona_drummond) _friendship_ Protective and affectionate bond, with Alan acting as a guardian figure to Catriona. ## In the story ### [Catriona](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/catriona) David's ally, involved in the ongoing Jacobite conflicts. ### [Part I: The Lord Advocate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/iii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/iv-lord-advocate-preston-grange) Alan is the subject of David's testimony; David seeks to prove Alan innocent of Glenure's murder. ### [The Bravo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/viii-the-bravo) Alan is discussed by Prestongrange, who tries to learn his whereabouts from David. ### [IX: The Heather on Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xiii-gillane-sands) David's companion; pilots the escape, signals the Thistle, and sails away to safety. ### [XVII: The Memorial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xxiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xxvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xxix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/xxx-the-letter-from-the-ship) Returns from following James More, opens the letter, and discovers James More has sold him out. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/chapters/conclusion) David's loyal friend; accompanies the couple to Paris and participates in the council-of-war. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters/alan_breck_stewart - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/catriona_se/characters