John Heritage

Dickson McCunn

Dickson and John form a strong bond of mutual respect and camaraderie as they embark on adventures together.

Dougal

Dougal and John are comrades, working together effectively in their shared missions.

Dobson

Dobson and John are antagonists, with Dobson opposing John's goals and creating conflict.

Léon

John and Léon are close friends and companions, sharing adventures and supporting each other.

Dickson McCunn

Dickson and John form a strong bond of mutual respect and camaraderie as they embark on adventures together.

Dickson McCunn

Dickson and John form a strong bond of mutual respect and camaraderie as they embark on adventures together.

Dougal

Dougal and John are comrades, working together effectively in their shared missions.

Léon

John and Léon are close friends and companions, sharing adventures and supporting each other.

Dougal

Dougal and John are comrades, working together effectively in their shared missions.

Dobson

Dobson and John are antagonists, with Dobson opposing John's goals and creating conflict.

Huntingtower

A young poet who joins Dickson on his adventure and is wounded during the first attack on the house.

II: Of Mr. John Heritage and the Difference in Points of View

Argues for realism and the value of the working class, criticizing Dickson's romanticism.

III: How Childe Roland and Another Came to the Dark Tower

Follows Dickson, explores Dalquharter with him, recognizes the singing voice as the girl from Rome, and insists on staying in the village.

IV: Dougal

Determined to enter Huntingtower despite Dickson's objections; studies the topography for a reconnaissance.

V: Of the Princess in the Tower

Orchestrates the camouflage with Dobson, insists on staying to help Saskia, and later returns to Mrs. Morran's via a shortcut.

VI: How Mr. McCunn Departed with Relief and Returned with Resolution

Observes Dickson's departure from the loft, hiding for obvious reasons.

VII: Sundry Doings in the Mirk

Has entered Huntingtower House via the rocks and veranda, and is a good shot with a pistol.

VIII: How a Middle-Aged Crusader Accepted a Challenge

Is present at the top of the cliffs, coiling the rope, and warns Dickson that dangerous events may occur before morning.

IX: The First Battle of the Cruives

Helps plan the siege, expresses willingness to die for Saskia, and coordinates the garrison.

X: Deals with an Escape and a Journey

Wounded in the head, tended by Saskia, and left to hold the Tower with the Die-Hards.

XI: Gravity Out of Bed

Mentioned as being in love with Saskia, described as having a 'grand passion' that Dickson considers hopeless.

How Mr. McCunn Committed an Assault Upon an Ally

Mentioned as being on guard in the Tower; Dickson recalls his earlier identification of Alexis as an Australian.

XIII: The Coming of the Danish Brig

Alone in the Tower, he stages a ruse with Saskia's scarf and skirt, prepares to defend the Tower, and later escapes to the parapet after the breach.

XIV: The Second Battle of the Cruives

Wounded and sitting on the bottom step after the bomb explosion, sees Saskia in the arms of a tall stranger.

XV: The Gorbals Die-Hards Go Into Action

Mentioned as possibly dead or trapped in the burning Tower; last seen shooting from a window.

XVI: In Which a Princess Leaves a Dark Tower and a Provision Merchant Returns to His Family

Talks with Dickson, expresses joyful acceptance of losing Saskia and plans to write poetry about the experience.

Endnotes

Mentioned as the creator of the sketch reproduced as the frontispiece.