Jasper Tarkington

Rosemary Fowkes

Jasper is deeply in love with Rosemary, and their interactions are frequent and emotionally charged, forming the central romantic plot.

Elza Imrey

Elza and Jasper share a friendly bond, often discussing Rosemary and supporting each other.

Peter Blakeney

Jasper and Peter are romantic rivals for Rosemary's affection, leading to frequent conflict.

General Naniescu

General Naniescu views Jasper as an obstacle to his plans, creating an adversarial dynamic.

Anna Heves

Anna and Jasper are friendly allies, both invested in Rosemary's well-being.

Rosemary Fowkes

Jasper is deeply in love with Rosemary, and their interactions are frequent and emotionally charged, forming the central romantic plot.

Rosemary Fowkes

Jasper is deeply in love with Rosemary, and their interactions are frequent and emotionally charged, forming the central romantic plot.

General Naniescu

General Naniescu views Jasper as an obstacle to his plans, creating an adversarial dynamic.

Elza Imrey

Elza and Jasper share a friendly bond, often discussing Rosemary and supporting each other.

Peter Blakeney

Jasper and Peter are romantic rivals for Rosemary's affection, leading to frequent conflict.

Anna Heves

Anna and Jasper are friendly allies, both invested in Rosemary's well-being.

Elza Imrey

Elza and Jasper share a friendly bond, often discussing Rosemary and supporting each other.

I

Announces his engagement to Rosemary to Peter at Lord's during the luncheon interval; described as grave, impassive, and kind.

III

Rosemary's fiancé, a wealthy peer and former journalist; his past as a correspondent in Hungary is noted, and he is described as able to provide Rosemary with wealth and position.

IV

Referenced as Rosemary's fiancé and Peter's best friend, the obstacle to Peter and Rosemary's love.

V

Rosemary sits with him in the car after the ball; he whispers tender words and she resolves to be loyal to him.

VI

Listens to Rosemary's plans, expresses concern, and asks her to marry him before she leaves for Transylvania.

VII

Shows extraordinary kindness and consideration before and after the wedding; cares for Rosemary during the journey.

VIII

Retrieves passports for Naniescu's inspection; discusses censorship and politics with the general.

IX

Accompanies Rosemary to Cluj. He observes Rosemary's interaction with Anna and later wins Anna's confidence with his kind and tactful manner.

Chapter X: The Hospitality of Kis-Imre

Jasper finds Maurus an interesting if not genial companion, and initially pronounces Philip effeminate.

XI

Grave and supportive; holds Rosemary's face and gazes into her eyes, revealing a deep, almost terrifying passion.

XII

Advises Rosemary not to interfere in local politics, arguing that the Hungarian rebels are foolish and the Romanian government is within its rights.

XIII

Absent but invoked by Rosemary; she fears his pragmatic, sportsmanlike attitude would hinder her plea.

XIV

Jasper returns from a walk, apologetic for leaving Rosemary alone with Naniescu. He appears distracted and unsympathetic when Rosemary tells him about Philip and Anna's arrest and Naniescu's ultimatum. He questions why Rosemary didn't tell him Peter Blakeney is in Transylvania, revealing he overheard Naniescu mention Peter. He suggests Rosemary tell Elza about the provisional release without mentioning the condition.

XV

Shows intense possessiveness and jealousy, extracting a promise from Rosemary not to discuss the affair with Peter.

XVI

Mentioned indirectly through Rosemary's recollection of his insistence that she not speak to Peter about Philip and Anna's affairs.

XXI

Referenced as the one who extracted a promise from Rosemary and who suspects Peter.

XXII

Rosemary feels he was right to warn her against discussing grave events with Peter.

XXVII

Telephones to say he is coming in the afternoon; Elza relays the message to Rosemary.

Chapter XXVIII

Argues pragmatically for accepting Naniescu's deal, reveals Peter's option on Kis-Imre, and tries to sway Rosemary with a mix of tenderness and harsh logic.

XXIX

Provides notes for the articles, kisses Rosemary goodnight, and later discusses with Elza at dinner.

XXXI

Appears meek and remorseful; Rosemary feels sorry for him and tries to comfort him, but later dreads a future of forced affection.

XXXII

Confronts Rosemary with his knowledge of her love for Peter; alternates between tenderness and violent possessiveness.

XXXIII

Found on the floor of the smoking-room after a scuffle; claims Peter attacked him and stole the manuscript, but his demeanor shifts from rage to a wolfish cunning.

XXXIV

Mentioned indirectly as Lady Tarkington's husband; Rosemary is referred to as Lady Tarkington.

XXXVI

Offers to travel to London for Rosemary, shows kindness and practicality, but Rosemary's trust in him is shaken by his past outbursts.

XXXVIII

Brings news from Naniescu, accompanies Rosemary, and is puzzled by Maurus's calm demeanor.

XXXIX

Remains calm and attentive, tries to reassure Rosemary and arranges for beds.

XL

He appears dejected, advises Rosemary to accept the inevitable delay, and meekly offers to arrange rooms and luggage at the local hotel.

XLI

Sent by Rosemary to see after luggage; not present in the main scene.

XLII

Anxiously searches for Rosemary, shows tenderness and remorse, tries to win her affection with kindness and talk of their future.

XLIII

Revealed as the spy 'Number Ten'; orchestrates pursuit of the escapees and shows cruel, wolf-like demeanor when confronted by Rosemary.

XLV

Reveals his past as a spy hunter, his manipulation of Rosemary, and his threats to ruin Peter Blakeney; shows cruelty and contempt.

XLVI

Returns to his room late at night and is surprised to find Maurus waiting; reluctantly agrees to help him find lodging.

XLVIII

Deceased; his body was conveyed to England; his secret dual identity remains unresolved.