# Lavengro — Character guide

> Key figures in Lavengro by George Borrow.

- [Lavengro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/narrator_lavengro.md): Lavengro drifts through England on foot, trading lessons in Armenian and Romany for bread, shelter, and the company of tinkers, jockeys, and publicans. He is by turns arrogant, curious, and oddly tender, insisting on was
- [Belle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/belle.md): Belle keeps house in the dingle with Lavengro, boiling the kettle, waiting for him when he wanders, and refusing to be a passive pupil. She parries his grammar drills with dry warnings that it will all end ill, and her q
- [Jasper Petulengro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/jasper_petulengro.md): Jasper Petulengro moves between fairs, fights, and fortune-telling, teaching Lavengro the Romany tongue while losing seven pounds to cheating jockeys. He quarrels, is beaten, wins anyway, and by nightfall apologizes with
- [Ursula](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/ursula.md): Ursula travels the fairs telling fortunes, dancing, and accepting silk handkerchiefs and trinkets from admirers while guarding her own terms. When Lavengro probes her about temptation, she flares at the implication, thre
- [Isopel Berners](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/isopel_berners.md): Isopel Berners comes and goes from the dingle on her own errands, and her departures unsettle Lavengro more than he will admit. He rehearses a cool reception for her return, then berates himself when the wheels he hears 
- [The Landlord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_landlord.md): The landlord presides over his inn with ceremonial gravity, rubbing his hands over the day's dinner and summoning Jenny to attend the dusty young gentleman. He takes Lavengro's primitive habits in stride, sending the gir
- [The Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_old_man.md): An elderly figure who appears in various contexts, often offering wisdom or guidance.
- [The Jockey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_jockey.md): A horse-racing enthusiast who interacts with Lavengro at the inn.
- [The Postillion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_postillion.md): A coach driver who briefly interacts with Lavengro during his journey.
- [Francis Ardry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/frank_ardry.md): Francis Ardry is a young Irishman of fortune and fashion, met again by Lavengro in a London coffee-room under the watchful eyes of two guardians who want him to choose the army or the law. He burns through money, dodges 
- [Murtagh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/murtagh.md): Murtagh is a wandering Irishman bound to Lavengro by Dungarvon schooldays and a shared love of old stories, trading the tale of the snake for the legend of Finn-ma-Coul and the salmon. He is heartsore and voluble, weepin
- [Peter Williams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/peter_williams.md): Peter Williams is a Welsh preacher whose family Lavengro encounters on the road, and who questions the young man closely about the poisoned cake, the Egyptian sorceress, and whether he bears malice against his enemy. He 
- [Winifred](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/winifred.md): A woman associated with the stranger, who appears in a tense scene with Lavengro.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_stranger.md): A mysterious figure who confronts Lavengro and Winifred in a dramatic encounter.
- [Mrs. Herne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/herne.md): An old Romany woman who curses Lavengro and is a figure of superstition.
- [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_priest.md): The priest belongs to the world of roadside argument and clerical authority that Lavengro keeps colliding with on his travels, a foil for the young man's restless, self-taught opinions on religion. Their exchanges set th
- [Mr. Hunter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/hunter.md): A gentleman who hires Lavengro for a task and becomes a minor antagonist.
- [Old Fulcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/old_fulcher.md): A boxer and publican who interacts with Lavengro in the sporting world.
- [Taggart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/taggart.md): A friend of Lavengro from his London days, involved in literary circles.
- [Jack Dale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/jack_dale.md): A colorful character, a jockey and horse dealer with a roguish reputation.
- [Tawno Chikno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/tawno_chikno.md): A Romany man, husband to Mrs. Chikno, who appears in gypsy gatherings.
- [Shorsha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/shorsha.md): A Romany woman, possibly a relative of Jasper, who interacts with Lavengro.
- [Sergeant Bagg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/sergeant_bagg.md): A military man who appears in a scene with Lavengro.
- [The Flaming Tinman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_flaming_tinman.md): A tinker and boxer who challenges Lavengro to a fight.
- [Mr. Parkinson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/parkinson.md): A poet and acquaintance of Lavengro in London literary circles.
- [The Reverend Mr. Platitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/mr_platitude.md): A clergyman who debates with Lavengro about religion and politics.
- [The Armenian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_armenian.md): A merchant and scholar who discusses language and culture with Lavengro.
- [The Hungarian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_hungarian.md): A traveler who shares stories of Hungary with Lavengro.
- [George Borrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/george_borrow.md): The author himself, occasionally referenced as a character in the narrative.
- [The Master of the House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_master_of_the_house.md): The owner of a lodging house where Lavengro stays.
- [Mrs. Chikno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/mrs_chikno.md): A Romany woman, wife of Tawno Chikno, who appears in gypsy scenes.
- [Ab Gwilym](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/ab_gwilym.md): A Welsh poet referenced in discussions of Welsh literature.
- [The Romany Rye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_romany_rye.md): A title used for Lavengro, meaning 'Gypsy Gentleman' in Romany.
- [Leonora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/leonora.md): A woman from Lavengro's past, possibly a childhood acquaintance.
- [The Tinker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/tinker.md): A traveling tinker who crosses paths with Lavengro.
- [Lieutenant William Bligh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/bligh.md): Historical figure mentioned in discussions of naval history.
- [Jerry Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/jerry_grant.md): A boxer and associate of the sporting fraternity.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/mary_grey_moll.md): A woman from the criminal underworld mentioned in stories.
- [Sylvester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/sylvester.md): A Romany man who interacts with Lavengro.
- [Lord Byron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/lord_byron.md): The poet, referenced in literary discussions.
- [William Wallace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/willie_wallace.md): Scottish hero referenced in discussions of history and freedom.
- [Annette La Noire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/annette_la_noire.md): A French woman who appears in a scene with Lavengro.
- [Jack Slingsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/jack_slingsby.md): A horse dealer and associate of the sporting world.
- [Mrs. Hearne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/mrs_hearne.md): A Romany woman, possibly related to Mrs. Herne.
- [Tom Oliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/tom_oliver.md): A boxer and friend of Lavengro in the sporting circles.
- [Brother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/brother.md): A term used for a religious or fraternal figure.
- [Tom of Hopton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/tom_of_hopton.md): A historical figure mentioned in discussions of English history.
- [Joseph Sell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/joey.md): A writer and acquaintance of Lavengro in London.
- [Captain Thomas Borrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/capt_thomas_borrow.md): A relative of George Borrow, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Wild Davy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/wild_davy.md): A criminal and boxer mentioned in stories of the underworld.
- [The Jew Mousha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/the_jew_mousha.md): A Jewish character who appears in a scene with Lavengro.
- [Sergeant Broughton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/broughton.md): A historical boxer and trainer, referenced in sporting discussions.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/napoleon.md): French emperor referenced in political and historical discussions.
- [King George](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/king_george.md): British monarch referenced in political discussions.
- [Saul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/saul.md): Biblical figure referenced in religious discussions.
- [Mikailia Chikno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/characters/mikailia_chikno.md): A Romany woman, possibly related to Tawno Chikno.

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