Elzevir Block

Grace Maskew

Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death and Elzevir's grief.

Ratsey

Ratsey is Elzevir's loyal friend and fellow smuggler, sharing a bond of mutual trust and danger.

Blackbeard

Blackbeard is a ruthless pirate captain who opposes Elzevir in the smuggling underworld.

John Trenchard

Elzevir becomes a mentor and father figure to young John Trenchard after John's father dies.

Master Turnkey

Master Turnkey is the jailer who interacts with Elzevir during his imprisonment.

Damen of Ringstave

Damen of Ringstave is a local magistrate who pursues Elzevir for his smuggling activities.

Mr. Bailiff

Mr. Bailiff is a legal official who deals with Elzevir's legal troubles and debts.

Reverend Mr. Glennie

Elzevir and Reverend Glennie have a tense but respectful acquaintance, divided by their different worlds.

Aunt Jane

Aunt Jane is Elzevir's sister-in-law, who cares for his daughter Grace but clashes with him.

David Block

David Block is Elzevir's deceased brother, whose memory haunts Elzevir with guilt and grief.

John Trenchard

Elzevir becomes a mentor and father figure to young John Trenchard after John's father dies.

Blackbeard

Blackbeard is a ruthless pirate captain who opposes Elzevir in the smuggling underworld.

Moonfleet

The grim innkeeper of the Mohune Arms, involved in local smuggling.

In Moonfleet Village

The grim innkeeper of the Why Not?, mourning the death of his son David and growing increasingly morose.

II: The Floods

Found listening at the church wall with Ratsey; remains stoic during the flood, refusing to leave the Why Not?.

III: A Discovery

Implied to be involved in the smuggling operation using the vault.

In the Vault

Speaks kindly of John, calling him a brave lad, and later silences the smugglers.

The Rescue

Rescues John from the vault, nurses him tenderly, and offers him a home, treating him like a son.

An Auction

Loses the inn in a bitter auction to Maskew, sits in despair afterward.

The Landing

Decides to land a cargo under Hoar Head to avoid Maskew's watch; overbears the men to spare Maskew's life.

IX: A Judgement

Acts as judge and executioner, resolved to kill Maskew but conflicted, ultimately interrupted by the arrival of men on the cliff.

X: The Escape

Carries John across the downs and up the cliff path, showing immense strength and determination despite his age.

XI: The Sea-Cave

Nurses John tenderly, forages for supplies, and is hunted with a £50 price on his head.

A Funeral

In hiding, suspected of Maskew's murder; discusses the legend of Blackbeard's diamond and plans an escape.

An Interview

Reluctantly allows John to visit Moonfleet after John confesses his true motive; accompanies John partway and agrees to wait for his return.

XIV: The Well-House

Disguised as a mason, Elzevir orchestrates the plan to search the well, showing determination and careful preparation.

The Well

Wrestles with the turnkey, accidentally causing his fall into the well, and supports John in keeping the diamond.

The Jewel

Elzevir tries to protect John by limiting what he says to Aldobrand, warns John about the diamond's curse, and reluctantly agrees to return to the garden out of love for John.

At Ymeguen

Imprisoned alongside John, suffers silently without reproach, is struck in court, and ages visibly during their years of slavery.

In the Bay

Remains calm and resolute, steering the ship and trying to save the prisoners; shows deep emotion upon recognizing the Snout.

XIX: On the Beach

Died saving John from the sea; his body lies under a sail in the room.