A Boy and a Girl
A young girl of noble birth, called 'queen' by the Doones; she befriends John and helps him hide, then is carried away by a Doone man.
IX: There Is No Place Like Home
Mentioned as the fair young maid who helped John; John compares her beauty to Annie's.
A Motion Which Ends in a Mull
Not directly present in the chapter, but the Doones are the subject of the failed expedition.
Quo Warranto?
John recalls Lorna Doone, the little maid from six years back, during the journey.
Lorna Growing Formidable
Now older and more formidable, she sings an ancient love song by the stream. She recognizes John immediately and warns him of the dangers of the valley, though she smiles and allows him to visit her bower.
John Is Bewitched
Lorna is the object of John's obsessive thoughts. He imagines she might also have chapped hands and hopes to use this as an excuse to visit her.
XVIII: Witchery Leads to Witchcraft
The subject of John's inquiry; Mother Melldrum warns John against her.
XIX: Another Dangerous Interview
Lorna is found in her rocky chamber, weeping over John's kindness and revealing her vulnerability and lack of accustomed kindness.
Lorna Begins Her Story
Tells her life story to John Ridd, expressing loneliness, confusion about her past, and despair over the violence around her.
Lorna Ends Her Story
Narrates her past, describing her sheltered childhood and her meeting with Lord Alan Brandir.
A Long Spring Month
John's beloved; her story and noble lineage cause John anxiety about their class difference.
A Royal Invitation
John tries and fails to signal her from the cliffs before his departure.
A Safe Pass for King's Messenger
John's beloved, from whom he is separated due to his duty; he regrets not being able to say goodbye.
John Is Drained and Cast Aside
John buys her a gift and worries about her fate, fearing she may have married Carver Doone.
John Has Hope of Lorna
Meets John in the glen, admits she likes him very much but is cautious about expressing deeper love.
Reaping Leads to Revelling
Though absent, she is constantly in John's thoughts; he reflects on their parting and her safety.
Annie Gets the Best of It
Mentioned by John as the object of his love, leading Annie to discover his secret.
Feeding of the Pigs
John's beloved; her absence and safety are a central concern; John fails to meet her despite waiting.
An Early Morning Call
Lorna meets John in the morning, accepts his love and his ring, but then expresses doubt about their future.
Ruth Is Not Like Lorna
Lorna gives John an ancient ring, expresses her longing for peace, and insists on staying with her grandfather.
John Returns to Business
Her signals to John cease, causing him great worry; John fears she is imprisoned or harmed in the Doone valley.
A Very Desperate Venture
Meets John in the valley, arranges a signal using rooks' nests to warn of danger, and expresses her resolve to avoid Carver.
XL: Two Fools Together
Lorna is found crying at a window, but joins John in a defiant display of their love before Sir Ensor.
XLI: Cold Comfort
Present at Sir Ensor's deathbed, hoping for his blessing.
Not Too Soon
Lorna is starving and near death, but revives after eating the mince-pie John brings; she agrees to escape with him.
Brought Home at Last
Rescued from the Doone valley; unconscious from cold and exhaustion, she is carried into the Ridd farm and slowly revives.
A Change Long Needed
Now living with the Ridds, she blossoms in the warmth and freedom of the household, delighting in the kitchen and the simple life.
Squire Faggus Makes Some Lucky Hits
Guest at the Ridd home; dines with the family; Tom Faggus recognizes her necklace as valuable diamonds and recalls seeing her as a child.
Jeremy in Danger
Shows her diamond necklace to Tom Faggus; offers it to Mistress Ridd as a gift, demonstrating her generosity.
XLVIII: Every Man Must Defend Himself
Lorna is terrorized by Carver Doone, who threatens her life; she later asks to return to Glen Doone.
XLIX: Maiden Sentinels Are Best
Wakes John from his watch, suggests Gwenny as a lookout, and tends to John's wound. She shows courage and concern for John's safety.
L: A Merry Meeting a Sad One
John's beloved, attends church with him; her Catholic faith is a point of discussion.
A Visit from the Counsellor
Present during the Counsellor's visit; learns that her father killed John's father and vice versa; remains loyal to John.
LII: The Way to Make the Cream Rise
Lorna's necklace is taken by the Counsellor; she had previously taken it from John for safekeeping.
Jeremy Finds Out Something
Implied to be the young lady in Benita's story, connected to the tragic events.
Mutual Discomfiture
Implied as the child of the lady in the coach; John's beloved, not directly present.
Getting Into Chancery
The subject of the Chancery writs; John goes to find her in her garden to serve the citation. Tension grows between her and John's mother.
John Becomes Too Popular
Listens to John's tale of her parents' fate, weeps, and expresses her love and fear of selfishness.
Lorna Knows Her Nurse
Recognizes Benita Odam as her old nurse; her noble birth and rights are confirmed; asks John for money to buy a wedding present for Annie.
Master Huckaback's Secret
John thinks of Lorna as he descends into the mine, showing his deep affection for her.
Lorna Gone Away
Has been taken to London by her noble relatives, leaving a letter for John. Her departure deeply affects him.
LX: Annie Luckier Than John
Mentioned as having departed; John mourns her absence and reflects on her true parentage.
LXI: Therefore He Seeks Comfort
John's beloved; he confides in Ruth about his despair over Lorna's departure.
LXII: The King Must Not Be Prayed For
Mentioned in John's thoughts; he feels abandoned by her lack of communication since she left for London.
John Is Worsted by the Women
Mentioned in John's thoughts as he reflects on his love for her and hopes to discover or hear of her during his campaign.
Slaughter in the Marshes
John's chief love; he mentions her as the reason he would strike a blow.
Suitable Devotion
Lorna sends John a letter expressing her love and asking him to visit. She is also seen attending court and mass, and her noble lineage is discussed in detail.
LXVII: Lorna Still Is Lorna
Reunites with John, reveals Gwenny's interception of letters, and declares her intention to marry him despite social differences.
John Is John No Longer
Lives with Earl Brandir; enjoys provisions from John's family; discusses with John whether to tell the Earl about his son Alan.
Not to Be Put Up with
Mentioned as Lady Lorna, who uses her influence with the Queen to help John obtain his discharge.
The Counsellor and the Carver
Lorna's diamond necklace is recovered by John from the Counsellor.
How to Get Out of Chancery
Returns to Exmoor in wonderful health and spirits, declares herself her own mistress, and insists on marrying John without her fortune.
Blood Upon the Altar
John's bride; shot by Carver Doone at the altar, but survives.
Give Away the Grandeur
John's wife, described as growing in beauty and goodness; she is shot by Carver Doone and nearly dies, but is saved by Ruth Huckaback.
