Captain Warkworth

Julie Le Breton

Captain Warkworth is passionately in love with Julie, but she uses his affection to further her own plans without returning his feelings.

Julie Le Breton

Captain Warkworth is passionately in love with Julie, but she uses his affection to further her own plans without returning his feelings.

Julie Le Breton

Captain Warkworth is passionately in love with Julie, but she uses his affection to further her own plans without returning his feelings.

I

Present in Lady Henry's inner room; a handsome, slender officer recently invalided home.

Chapter VI

Seen talking earnestly with Julie, showing embarrassment, while Julie looks at him with deep emotion.

VII

In intimate conversation with Julie, but leaves when Sir Wilfrid approaches.

Chapter VIII

Expected at the gathering; reflects on his attraction to Julie and curiosity about her past.

Chapter XI

Sends Julie a letter explaining his abrupt departure from Lady Henry's party, citing his fear of Lady Henry and his concern for Julie.

XIII

His background is investigated by Delafield, revealing a discreditable family history, financial troubles, and a strained relationship with his sister, contrasted with his heroic military record.

XIV

Visits his mother, reflects on his changing feelings for Julie, and feels jealousy and pain when he sees her with Lord Lackington.

Chapter XV

Writes letters to Julie that reveal his commitment to Aileen Moffatt, causing Julie's resentment and eventual rejection.

Chapter XVI

Visits Julie's house, seen leaving by Jacob; engaged to Julie's cousin, causing gossip and concern.

XVII

Arrives late to Julie's party, receives farewells before departing for a mission in Africa, and is the subject of speculation about his engagement.

Chapter XVIII

Warkworth passionately proposes a secret escape to a rural inn, but his respect for Julie diminishes when she reveals her potential to marry Delafield. He is intoxicated by her defiance yet struggles with his own feelings.

XIX

Though not present in the chapter, his planned meeting with Julie is the catalyst for the events. Delafield recalls seeing him in Paris and learning of his intention to travel to Rome.

Chapter XX

Absent but constantly in Julie's thoughts, as she has written him a passionate letter and her heart cries out to him in protest against the idea of marrying Delafield.

Chapter XXI

Though absent, his memory lingers in Julie's thoughts, and she defends his actions while acknowledging her own changed feelings.

Chapter XXII

Though absent, his death from fever in Africa is the pivotal event of the chapter, affecting Julie and Aileen deeply.