James More Macgregor

Alan Breck Stewart

Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust.

Catriona Drummond

Daughter and father relationship strained by his selfishness and her independence.

David Balfour

Conflict driven by James More's manipulative nature and David's protective stance toward Catriona.

Charles Stewart

Tense relationship due to conflicting loyalties and personal grievances.

Alan Breck Stewart

Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust.

David Balfour

Conflict driven by James More's manipulative nature and David's protective stance toward Catriona.

Charles Stewart

Tense relationship due to conflicting loyalties and personal grievances.

Catriona Drummond

Daughter and father relationship strained by his selfishness and her independence.

Catriona Drummond

Daughter and father relationship strained by his selfishness and her independence.

Alan Breck Stewart

Antagonistic relationship fueled by political differences and personal distrust.

Charles Stewart

Tense relationship due to conflicting loyalties and personal grievances.

Catriona

Catriona's father, a complex figure in the story.

A Beggar on Horseback

Imprisoned and brought daily to the Lord Advocate's house; his daughter Catriona seeks to provide him snuff.

I Go to Pilrig

David considers James's situation and his own duty to intervene, though James is not physically present in the chapter.

Lord Advocate Preston Grange

James Stewart is mentioned by Prestongrange as the intended target of the prosecution, whom David also seeks to defend.

In the Advocate's House

Found in the antechamber, anxious and pleading for money from David, invoking a false kinship.

I Make a Fault in Honor

James More is mentioned as Catriona's father, whom David met earlier and spoke ill of, causing tension. He is implied to be bargaining for his life.

IX: The Heather on Fire

James More is suspected by Charles Stewart of being involved in the kidnapping plot against David, given his history of abduction and his redheaded retainer Neil.

IX: The Heather on Fire

James More is suspected by Charles Stewart of being involved in the kidnapping plot against David, given his history of abduction and his redheaded retainer Neil.

X: The Redheaded Man

Mentioned as Catriona's father, whose orders Neil claims to be following.

The Wood by Silvermills

James More is mentioned as Catriona's father, whose life may be jeopardized by David's actions.

The Bass

Referenced indirectly as 'James Stewart' in David's thoughts about the man in the dungeon and his wife's lamentations.

XVII: The Memorial

Mentioned as the condemned man; his fate is considered sealed by Prestongrange and the lawyers.

The Tee'd Ball

Escapes from prison with Catriona's help; his testimony in the Appin case is revealed to have been used improperly.

XX: I Continue to Move in Good Society

Catriona helped him escape from prison; his escape caused a stir but was passed over in silence.

Part II: Father and Daughter

Catriona's father, whose influence and demands create tension in David and Catriona's relationship.

Helvoetsluys

James More is the father Catriona seeks; he is absent from Helvoet and is spoken of poorly by Sprott.

The Return of James More

Arrives unexpectedly at David's lodgings, confronts David about Catriona's situation, and accepts David's hospitality after a tense discussion.

The Threesome

James More is portrayed as self-centered and manipulative, borrowing money from David and displaying a false magnanimity while neglecting Catriona.

A Twosome

Shows interest in Alan Breck; upon learning of David's inheritance, pressures David to marry Catriona or face a duel.

XXVIII: In Which I Am Left Alone

James More is visibly upset after a quarrel with Catriona. He accepts David's stipend arrangement and pressures David to propose to Catriona.

We Meet in Dunkirk

Writes letters to David, leaves on a private mission to England, and returns suddenly during the dinner in Dunkirk.

The Letter from the Ship

Flees the inn after the fight, waves to the seamen, and is revealed to have betrayed Alan.

Conclusion

Catriona's father; dies in Paris after a brief illness, displaying a lack of shame and a focus on forgiveness.