# Tom Faggus — Lorna Doone character guide > Tom Faggus in Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Tom Deserves, Faggus, Tom, cousin Tom, poor Tom, Thomas Faggus, brave Tom Faggus, Mr. Faggus, Master Faggus, Squire Faggus, Squire, the Squire Faggus **First appearance:** 0009-x-a-brave-rescue-and-a-rough-ride ## Snapshot A pardon-carrying highwayman of irresistible charm, whose taste for the wild life keeps his wife weeping and his in-laws arguing. ## Who they are Tom Faggus is the cousin every Ridd dinner-table both dreads and enjoys, a man who can rob a coach and call it public charity. His pardon should have made him respectable, but the delight of wildness keeps pulling him back into trouble that splashes onto Annie and the family name. John's blunt verdict that Tom has done wrong to himself and to his wife sets the moral weather for the household. ## Relationships ### [Mother Melldrum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/mother_melldrum) _family_ Mother Melldrum is Tom Faggus's aunt, and she disapproves of his wild ways but ultimately cares for him. ### [Annie Ridd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/annie_ridd) _romantic_ Annie and Tom are sweethearts who eventually marry, despite Tom's outlaw reputation and Mother Melldrum's objections. ### [John Ridd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/john_ridd) _friendship_ John and Tom become close friends and brothers-in-law, with Tom teaching John about the world outside the farm. ### [Lorna Doone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/lorna_doone) _friendship_ Lorna and Tom share a warm friendship, with Tom acting as a protective older brother figure to her. ### [John Ridd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/john_ridd) _friendship_ John and Tom become close friends and brothers-in-law, with Tom teaching John about the world outside the farm. ### [Annie Ridd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/annie_ridd) _romantic_ Annie and Tom are sweethearts who eventually marry, despite Tom's outlaw reputation and Mother Melldrum's objections. ### [Mother Melldrum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/mother_melldrum) _family_ Mother Melldrum is Tom Faggus's aunt, and she disapproves of his wild ways but ultimately cares for him. ### [Mother Melldrum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/mother_melldrum) _family_ Mother Melldrum is Tom Faggus's aunt, and she disapproves of his wild ways but ultimately cares for him. ### [Lorna Doone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/lorna_doone) _friendship_ Lorna and Tom share a warm friendship, with Tom acting as a protective older brother figure to her. ### [John Ridd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/john_ridd) _friendship_ John and Tom become close friends and brothers-in-law, with Tom teaching John about the world outside the farm. ### [Lorna Doone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/lorna_doone) _friendship_ Lorna and Tom share a warm friendship, with Tom acting as a protective older brother figure to her. ### [Annie Ridd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/annie_ridd) _romantic_ Annie and Tom are sweethearts who eventually marry, despite Tom's outlaw reputation and Mother Melldrum's objections. ## In the story ### [An Important Item](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/x-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xii-a-man-justly-popular) John's cousin, a highwayman with a tragic backstory; generous and popular despite his crimes. ### [A Long Spring Month](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xlvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xlvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lvii-lorna-knows-her-nurse) Is to marry Annie; John and his mother have concerns about his steadiness and drinking. ### [LX: Annie Luckier Than John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lx-annie-luckier-than-john) Annie's husband; John seeks his counsel regarding Lorna, though John is reluctant. ### [LXI: Therefore He Seeks Comfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxi-therefore-he-seeks-comfort) Annie's husband; John spoke harshly to him about his behavior. ### [John Is Worsted by the Women](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxiv-slaughter-in-the-marshes) Sought by John in Bridgwater but not found among the rustic soldiers. ### [Falling Among Lambs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxx-compelled-to-volunteer) Credited with devising the stratagem to lure the Doones into an ambush using a false gold convoy. ### [Give Away the Grandeur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxxv-give-away-the-grandeur) Has further adventures after Sedgemoor, escapes capture with his horse Winnie, and eventually receives a pardon under the new king. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/tom_faggus - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters