Lord Advocate Prestongrange

Catriona

Key legal authority in the Appin murder case.

Part I: The Lord Advocate

The powerful Lord Advocate who interrogates David about his involvement with Alan Breck and the Appin murder.

A Beggar on Horseback

The Lord Advocate, Grant of Prestongrange, is the official to whom James More is brought; David plans to visit him.

The Highland Writer

Mentioned as the authority David plans to call on to give himself up; Stewart warns against revealing their association.

I Go to Pilrig

The recipient of the letter of introduction; David seeks an audience with him regarding the Appin murder.

Lord Advocate Preston Grange

Prestongrange is initially dismissive but becomes grave when David insists on testifying; he argues the case is political and tries to suppress David's evidence.

In the Advocate's House

Brings David into his home and introduces him to his daughters and sister.

Umquile the Master of Lovat

Observes the confrontation between David and Fraser; later commends David's fortitude and invites him to meet his daughters.

The Bravo

Prestongrange informs David of the acceptance of his testimony and attempts to coax information about Alan Breck from him.

IX: The Heather on Fire

Prestongrange is revealed to have made a mockery of David, pretending to accept his testimony while secretly conspiring with Symon Fraser and the Duke. He is implicated in the plan to kidnap David.

The Wood by Silvermills

David considers going to Prestongrange to make a full submission and end his troubles.

Gillane Sands

Implied as one of the architects of David's capture, having agreed on an 'expedient' with Fraser.

The Bass

Mentioned by David as the likely authority behind his secret imprisonment.

The Missing Witness

Sends David a threatening note promising reward for discretion; observed in church reacting to David's arrival.

XVII: The Memorial

Meets David privately; acknowledges the memorial's danger to himself; admits he spared David's life and now seeks David's help in return.

The Tee'd Ball

Travels with David to Glasgow, informs him of Catriona's prison break and her imprisonment, and tests David's loyalty.

I Am Much in the Hands of the Ladies

Mentioned as having been persuaded by Catriona and Miss Grant to release Catriona and handle the political situation.

XX: I Continue to Move in Good Society

David is grateful for his fatherly attention; he arranged for Catriona to be kept private with the Gregorys and used her as an instrument.

The Return of James More

Referenced by James More as a 'false-face' who entrapped him.