Val Ralestone

Sir Roderick de la Stone

Sir Roderick is Val's uncle or elder family member, acting as a guardian and mentor with deep familial bonds.

Rupert Ralestone

Rupert is Val's brother, sharing a close sibling relationship with loyalty and shared adventures.

Jeems

Jeems is a loyal servant or retainer to Val, providing assistance and guidance with a sense of duty.

Miss Charity

Miss Charity is a kind and supportive friend to Val, often offering warmth and advice.

LeFleur

LeFleur is an antagonist or competitor to Val, creating tension and conflict over the Ralestone legacy.

Lucy

Lucy is a romantic interest for Val, with a tender and developing relationship full of affection.

Red Bird

Red Bird is a loyal ally and friend to Val, offering support and local knowledge.

Creighton

Creighton is a rival or adversary to Val, often opposing his goals with cunning and deceit.

Satan

Satan is Val's loyal dog or pet, providing companionship and protection.

Sam Two

Sam Two is a friendly acquaintance or helper to Val, assisting in various tasks.

Boss

Boss is a companion or ally to Val, likely a pet or trusted sidekick.

Sir Roderick de la Stone

Sir Roderick is Val's uncle or elder family member, acting as a guardian and mentor with deep familial bonds.

Ralestone Luck

The narrator and protagonist, a young man who is pragmatic and observant, leading the family's move to Pirate's Haven.

The Ralestones Come Home

The dark-haired, dark-eyed younger brother, recovering from a plane crash that left him with a limp; he jokes about piracy and the family's fortunes.

The Luck of the Lords of Lorne

Listens to family history, comments on the Luck, and interacts with the cat Satan.

III: The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor

Wakes from a nightmare, explores the garden, meets Jeems, and talks with Sam.

Pistols for Two—Coffee for One

Attends the meeting with LeFleur, learns of the rival claimant, and agrees with Ricky to fight for Pirate's Haven.

Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones

Explores the grounds with Ricky, meets Charity Biglow, and discusses the family's financial troubles and the rival claimant.

VI: Satan Goes A-Hunting and Finds Work for Idle Hands

Discovers the hidden panel and Bible box; feels a deep attachment to Pirate's Haven.

VII: By Our Luck!

Helps unpack the treasure; notes his resemblance to the portrait of Roderick Ralestone; drops cornbread butter-side down.

VIII: Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall

Rides Sam's horse, encounters the rival Ralestone, and later meets Jeems by the bayou.

IX: Portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman

Still shaken by the apparition in the hall; suspects a connection to the rival's threat; serves as model for Charity's painting.

Into the Swamp

Val reflects on his limited prospects after his accident and follows Ricky into the swamp, finding her at Jeems' cabin.

XI: Ralestones to the Rescue!

Follows Ricky into the swamp, confronts her about the danger, and decides to stay hidden to help Jeems.

The Ralestones Bring Home a Reluctant Guest

Injured but helps carry Jeems to the boat; later treated by Rupert.

On Such a Night as This—

Agrees to retrieve Jeems' chest from the swamp despite the storm; becomes suspicious of Ricky's secretive behavior.

XIV: Pirate Ways Are Hidden Ways

Braves the flood to retrieve Jeems' chest and later overhears the intruders' plans.

XV: Pieces of Eight—Ralestones’ Fate!

Pinned under debris, injured but conscious; finds the Luck of Lorne.

XVI: Ralestones Stand Together

Recovering from broken ribs and fractured collarbone, Val is bandaged and confined to a cot but later manages to move to the terrace.

XVII: The Return of Rick Ralestone

Val learns the full story of Jeems' lineage and welcomes his newly discovered cousin.

Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness

Observes the domestic scene, jokes about Ralestone Luck, and receives news of a potential animation career from Holmes.