# Alan Breck Stewart — Kidnapped character guide > Alan Breck Stewart in Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Alan, honest Alan, Stewart, Alan Breck, a Stewart **First appearance:** 0010-ix-the-man-with-the-belt-of-gold ## Who they are A Jacobite swordsman with a price on his head and a king's name forever on his lips, who turns a shipwrecked stranger into a sworn companion. ## Relationships ### [David Balfour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/david_balfour) _friendship_ Deep, loyal friendship forged through shared adventures and mutual survival against enemies. ### [Captain Hoseason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/captain_hoseason) _rivalry_ Bitter enemies after Alan kills Hoseason's crewman and they clash over David's fate. ### [James Stewart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/james_stewart) _family_ Alan's foster brother and fellow Jacobite, bound by clan loyalty and shared danger. ### [Robin Oig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/robin_oig) _rivalry_ Hostile encounter with a rival Highland outlaw, culminating in a tense confrontation. ### [Colin Roy Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/colin_roy_campbell) _rivalry_ Alan is a Jacobite fugitive hunted by Campbell, the Red Fox, a government agent. ### [Mr. Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/mr_campbell) _social_ Brief, respectful interaction as the minister helps David before his journey. ### [Cluny Macpherson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/cluny_macpherson) _social_ Alan seeks shelter with the fugitive clan chief, who offers hospitality and aid. ### [Mr. Riach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/mr_riach) _social_ Brief alliance when Riach helps Alan and David escape the shipwreck. ### [Mr. Rankeillor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/mr_rankeillor) _social_ Rankeillor negotiates with Alan to help David, showing grudging respect. ### [John Breck Maccoll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/john_breck_maccoll) _social_ A fellow Stewart clansman who acts as a messenger and helper for Alan. ### [Mr. Shuan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/mr_shuan) _rivalry_ Alan kills Shuan in a sword fight after Shuan murders a cabin boy. ### [David Balfour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/david_balfour) _friendship_ Deep, loyal friendship forged through shared adventures and mutual survival against enemies. ## In the story ### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/dedication) Referenced in the context of his guilt or innocence regarding the Appin murder, with tradition favoring him. ### [The Man with the Belt of Gold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/ix-the-man-with-the-belt-of-gold) A Jacobite exile with a belt of gold, he negotiates with Captain Hoseason for passage, then prepares to defend himself with David's help. ### [X: The Siege of the Roundhouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/x-the-siege-of-the-roundhouse) Alan leads the defense, challenging Captain Hoseason and killing Mr. Shuan in combat. He encourages David and takes the first watch after the battle. ### [The Captain Knuckles Under](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xi-the-captain-knuckles-under) Dominates the negotiation with Hoseason, gives David a silver button, and insists on being set ashore in his own country. ### [I Hear of the “Red Fox”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xii-i-hear-of-the-red-fox) Tells the story of the Red Fox, expresses fierce anger and desire for vengeance, and reveals his skills in music, poetry, and combat. ### [XIII: The Loss of the Brig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xiii-the-loss-of-the-brig) Alan attempts to pilot the ship through the rocks, expresses fear of drowning, and identifies the land as Campbell territory. ### [The Lad with the Silver Button: Through the Isle of Mull](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xv-the-lad-with-the-silver-button-through-the-isle-of-mull) Mentioned as having safely landed and passed through the island; David learns he is heading to Torosay. ### [The Lad with the Silver Button: Across Morven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xvi-the-lad-with-the-silver-button-across-morven) Referenced as the man David seeks; Neil warns David not to speak his name openly. ### [XVII: The Death of the Red Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xvii-the-death-of-the-red-fox) Alan appears suddenly to guide David to safety after the murder, leading him through a harrowing escape across the mountainside. ### [XVIII: I Talk with Alan in the Wood of Lettermore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xviii-i-talk-with-alan-in-the-wood-of-lettermore) Alan swears on his dirk that he had no part in the murder. He argues for protecting the real killer by drawing off the soldiers, and persuades David to flee with him to the Lowlands. ### [The House of Fear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xix-the-house-of-fear) Leads David to James Stewart's house; argues with James over the warrant; insists on protecting David's identity; changes into his French clothes. ### [XX: The Flight in the Heather: The Rocks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xx-the-flight-in-the-heather-the-rocks) Alan leads the flight, stopping at houses to pass news of the murder, navigates the dangerous river, and scolds himself for errors. He whistles tunes during the night march. ### [XXI: The Flight in the Heather: The Heugh of Corrynakiegh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxi-the-flight-in-the-heather-the-heugh-of-corrynakiegh) Alan devises a clever plan to signal John Breck Maccoll using a cross and symbols. He teaches David swordplay with impatient vigor and is pleased that his fine clothes are remembered in the wanted bill, though mortified by the word 'tarnish'. ### [The Flight in the Heather: The Moor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxii-the-flight-in-the-heather-the-moor) Alan shows remarkable endurance and resolve, encouraging David and even offering to carry him. He is delighted by David's determination and later refreshed after a brief sleep. ### [Cluny’s Cage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxiii-cluny-s-cage) Defends David's honor to Cluny, offers to play cards in his stead, and later borrows money from David. ### [The Flight in the Heather: The Quarrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxiv-the-flight-in-the-heather-the-quarrel) Ashamed of his actions and hurt by David's coldness, Alan attempts to make amends, nearly duels with David, but ultimately cares for him when he collapses. ### [In Balquhidder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxv-in-balquhidder) Hides by day in the braes and visits David at night; nearly fights Robin Oig over pride and clan honor, but is diverted into a piping contest. ### [End of the Flight: We Pass the Forth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxvi-end-of-the-flight-we-pass-the-forth) Alan skillfully manipulates the innkeeper's daughter into helping them by feigning anger and hinting at Jacobite sympathies. He plans their route and ensures they cross the Forth safely. ### [I Come to Mr. Rankeillor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxvii-i-come-to-mr-rankeillor) Alan is referred to as 'Mr. Thomson' during David's account to avoid legal complications. ### [I Go in Quest of My Inheritance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxviii-i-go-in-quest-of-my-inheritance) Alan, disguised as 'Mr. Thomson,' meets with Mr. Rankeillor and David, and takes the lead in knocking at the door of Shaws to begin the confrontation. ### [I Come Into My Kingdom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxix-i-come-into-my-kingdom) Alan confronts Ebenezer at the doorstep, negotiating David's release and ransom. ### [Goodbye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxx-goodbye) Alan and David finalize their plan for Alan's escape; they share an emotional farewell at Rest-and-be-Thankful. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/alan_breck_stewart - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters