Lorna Doone · Character
Marwood de Whichehalse
Rival suitor to Lorna, a dissolute young squire.
minor
Also known as young Marwood de Whichehalse, young Squire Marwood, Marwood de Whichehalse, Squire Marwood, Marwood, Squire Marwood de Whichehalse, Squire, de Whichehalse, De Whichehalse, the Baron de Whichehalse, The Baron, Baron de Whichehalse
First appearance: xvi lorna growing formidable
Marwood de Whichehalse shows up with force in Quo Warranto?. The page is where that presence becomes real.
John had been at school with young Marwood, which makes the Baron kind to him.
Marwood de Whichehalse first appears in 0015 xvi lorna growing formidable.
In Quo Warranto?: John had been at school with young Marwood, which makes the Baron kind to him.
Later, in A Long Spring Month: Young squire who flirts with Annie; knocked down by John, but later sends a polite letter of apology.
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