Tom Faggus

Mother Melldrum

Mother Melldrum is Tom Faggus's aunt, and she disapproves of his wild ways but ultimately cares for him.

Annie Ridd

Annie and Tom are sweethearts who eventually marry, despite Tom's outlaw reputation and Mother Melldrum's objections.

John Ridd

John and Tom become close friends and brothers-in-law, with Tom teaching John about the world outside the farm.

Lorna Doone

Lorna and Tom share a warm friendship, with Tom acting as a protective older brother figure to her.

John Ridd

John and Tom become close friends and brothers-in-law, with Tom teaching John about the world outside the farm.

Annie Ridd

Annie and Tom are sweethearts who eventually marry, despite Tom's outlaw reputation and Mother Melldrum's objections.

Mother Melldrum

Mother Melldrum is Tom Faggus's aunt, and she disapproves of his wild ways but ultimately cares for him.

Mother Melldrum

Mother Melldrum is Tom Faggus's aunt, and she disapproves of his wild ways but ultimately cares for him.

Lorna Doone

Lorna and Tom share a warm friendship, with Tom acting as a protective older brother figure to her.

John Ridd

John and Tom become close friends and brothers-in-law, with Tom teaching John about the world outside the farm.

Lorna Doone

Lorna and Tom share a warm friendship, with Tom acting as a protective older brother figure to her.

Annie Ridd

Annie and Tom are sweethearts who eventually marry, despite Tom's outlaw reputation and Mother Melldrum's objections.

An Important Item

John's first cousin, a renowned highwayman from Northmolton; mentioned as being in pursuit of packmen.

A Brave Rescue and a Rough Ride

John's mother's cousin, a famous highwayman, owner of the mare Winnie; he challenges John to ride her.

Tom Deserves His Supper

Visits the Ridd farm, tests John's riding, and is eventually persuaded to stay for supper after a quarrel with Mistress Ridd.

A Man Justly Popular

John's cousin, a highwayman with a tragic backstory; generous and popular despite his crimes.

A Long Spring Month

Mentioned as having a possible romantic connection with Annie, though he is now respectable.

A Safe Pass for King's Messenger

Popular highwayman, cousin of Jeremy Stickles, whose reputation affects their journey; landlords lament his retirement.

Annie Gets the Best of It

Revealed as Annie's secret suitor and godfather; John criticizes him as a highwayman without land.

Two Negatives Make an Affirmative

Tom has proposed to Annie and is now known as Squire Faggus, though his illegal reputation causes tension.

A Good Turn for Jeremy

Squire and highwayman; visits Plover's Barrows, discusses his plans with Annie, and boasts of his land purchase.

A Troubled State and a Foolish Joke

Tom Faggus is the target of an ambush planned by local squires and militia, as recounted by John Fry.

XL: Two Fools Together

Tom is discussed as having committed a reckless deed, causing concern about the King's pardon.

Squire Faggus Makes Some Lucky Hits

Squire and former highwayman; engaged to Annie; identifies Lorna's necklace as brilliants; recalls having seen Lorna as a child.

Jeremy in Danger

Examines Lorna's necklace and appraises it at a hundred thousand pounds; later departs, causing Annie to cry.

XLVIII: Every Man Must Defend Himself

John regrets letting Tom Faggus go, as his wit and courage would have been valuable.

Lorna Knows Her Nurse

Is to marry Annie; John and his mother have concerns about his steadiness and drinking.

LX: Annie Luckier Than John

Annie's husband; John seeks his counsel regarding Lorna, though John is reluctant.

LXI: Therefore He Seeks Comfort

Annie's husband; John spoke harshly to him about his behavior.

John Is Worsted by the Women

The runaway Annie seeks to bring back; John's mission is to find and fetch him home.

Slaughter in the Marshes

Sought by John in Bridgwater but not found among the rustic soldiers.

Falling Among Lambs

Found wounded in a linhay; John tends to his injury and helps him onto his mare Winnie.

John Is John No Longer

Mentioned in Lizzie's letter as recovering from a wound and intending to lead a new life.

Compelled to Volunteer

Credited with devising the stratagem to lure the Doones into an ambush using a false gold convoy.

Give Away the Grandeur

Has further adventures after Sedgemoor, escapes capture with his horse Winnie, and eventually receives a pardon under the new king.