# Captain Warkworth — Lady Rose’s Daughter character guide

> Captain Warkworth in Lady Rose’s Daughter by Mary Augusta Ward.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Warkworth, Harry, Harry Warkworth, Major Warkworth, Young Warkworth

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A military officer and a central figure in the romantic and social intrigues of the novel.

## Relationships

### [Julie Le Breton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton)

_romantic_

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton)

_romantic_

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton)

_romantic_

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

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/i)

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

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/vi)

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

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/vii)

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

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/viii)

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

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xv)

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

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xvi)

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

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xxi)

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

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xxii)

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

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