# Mr. Rankeillor — Kidnapped character guide

> Mr. Rankeillor in Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Rankeillor, 4 Mr. Rankeillor

**First appearance:** 0028-xxvii-i-come-to-mr-rankeillor

## Who they are

A sharp Edinburgh lawyer who tests a muddy stranger with a scrap of Horace, then quietly sets about undoing a decade of family fraud.

## Relationships

### [David Balfour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/david_balfour)

_professional_

The lawyer who helps David reclaim his inheritance and acts as a wise counselor.

### [Alan Breck Stewart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/alan_breck_stewart)

_social_

Rankeillor negotiates with Alan to help David, showing grudging respect.

### [David Balfour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/characters/david_balfour)

_professional_

The lawyer who helps David reclaim his inheritance and acts as a wise counselor.

## In the story

### [I Go to the Queen’s Ferry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/v-i-go-to-the-queen-s-ferry)

Referenced as the lawyer Ebenezer suggests visiting, described as a respected factor who knew David's father.

### [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)

Mentioned as the destination David is bound for; his reputation as a known and trustworthy man helps convince the young woman to assist them.

### [I Come to Mr. Rankeillor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxvii-i-come-to-mr-rankeillor)

The lawyer listens to David's story, offers him hospitality, and reveals his knowledge of David's uncle's deceit.

### [I Go in Quest of My Inheritance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxviii-i-go-in-quest-of-my-inheritance)

The lawyer reveals the history of the Balfour family, advises David on legal strategy, and agrees to participate in the scheme to confront Ebenezer.

### [I Come Into My Kingdom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxix-i-come-into-my-kingdom)

Rankeillor arrives with Torrance and consults with Ebenezer to finalize the agreement.

### [Goodbye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kidnapped_se/chapters/xxx-goodbye)

Rankeillor advises David on his duties, writes letters of credit and introduction, and departs for the Ferry.

## Links

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