Robbery Under Arms
Narrator and central figure, reflecting on his family's life and his own path into crime.
I
Dick's younger brother, part of the childhood scenes on the farm.
II
Dick's brother, who also attends school and helps with branding stolen calves.
III
Dick's brother; mentioned as likely to follow Dick's lead, causing Aileen's concern.
IV
Reluctantly joins the cattle duffing, expresses hunger and concern about the calves' branding.
Terrible Hollow
Reluctantly participates in the cattle drive, expresses moral discomfort with the 'cross doings,' and refuses rum in keeping with a promise to his mother.
VI
Accompanies Dick to the Hollow, helps with chores, receives Starlight's advice to leave the outlaw life.
VII
Works steadily on the farm, is cheerful and easygoing, and shares a close bond with Aileen and their mother.
VIII
Dick's brother; described as handsome, strong, and a superb rider; Mr. Falkland's favorite; reluctantly drawn into card playing.
IX
Sustains a deep cut to his wrist from shears; is tenderly bandaged by Miss Falkland and keeps the handkerchief strips as a keepsake.
The Rescue and Its Aftermath
Refuses reward for saving Miss Falkland; works hard on bush contracts; expresses anxiety about their criminal past and Warrigal's presence.
The Toss of a Coin
Jim is cautious and prefers to stick to honest work, but ultimately agrees to the coin toss that decides their fate.
XII
Experiences the sea for the first time and expresses wonder and apprehension about leaving the bush.
XIII
Dick's brother; engaged to Jeanie Morrison, deeply affected by the forced departure.
Homecoming and Family Tension
Returns home with Dick, tries to cheer Aileen with humor, shows affection for family.
XV
Visits George's farm with Dick; lies about Melbourne trip to protect their secret; expresses despair about their outlaw life and fear of Kate Morrison's influence.
XVI
Also under threat of arrest; insists on keeping his promise to stay for Christmas despite the risk.
XVII
Fugitive, being hunted by police; Dick worries about him.
The Trial and Sentencing
Mentioned as having evaded capture, prompting speculation about his whereabouts.
XIX
Jim orchestrates the escape, meeting Dick and Starlight outside the gaol with horses.
XX
Leads the escape, retrieves a horse from a hut, and navigates by the stars to avoid police.
Homecoming and Resolve
Present at the homecoming, listens to Starlight's plans, and prepares to head to the Hollow.
XXII
Comforts Dick after the letter; expresses deep longing to return to Jeanie but feels trapped by his criminal record.
XXIII
Torn between family loyalty and the desire to spare his mother and sister further shame.
XXIV
Dick's brother; shares regret about missing the gold rush opportunities.
XXV
Returns from a successful hunting trip, content and pleased; helps dig up Wharton's buried box.
The Ballabri Bank Robbery
Participates in the Ballabri bank robbery alongside Dick and Starlight; shares the desire to escape the colony.
XXVIII
Working the gold claim with Dick, enjoying the diggings life, and later socializing at the inn.
XXIX
Works on the goldfields, plans to marry Jeanie, and hopes to escape with Starlight.
Jim's Marriage and the New Inspector
Marries Jeanie Morrison after buying a cottage; determined to go straight and leave his outlaw past behind.
XXXI
Living happily with Jeanie in Specimen Gully, working steadily and avoiding town except with his wife.
The Betrayal of Kate Morrison
Dick's brother; is woken by Dick to be warned of danger, expresses despair at leaving his wife Jeanie, and struggles with the prospect of returning to the bush.
XXXIII
Rescued from police custody; distraught over separation from Jeanie.
XXXIV
Mentioned as having been captured at his cottage but later escaped during a police escort; his marriage and mining life are noted in the newspaper article.
XXXV
Deeply changed, melancholy, and withdrawn; only brightens when receiving a letter from Jeanie.
XXXVI
Rides ahead with Dick and Starlight; takes interest in his horse after it improves.
XXXVII
Desperate to escape the Hollow to reach Jeanie, but Starlight convinces him it's impossible.
XXXIX
Subdues Moran at Darjallook; gives Miss Falkland Jeanie's address in Melbourne; remains stoic and devoted to his wife.
Chapter XL
Jim is present during the gang's return to the Hollow and participates in the search for his father after the ambush.
XLI
Helps carry Dad Marston and expresses moral revulsion at the cold-blooded shootings.
XLII
Observes Aileen's growing attachment to Starlight with resignation.
XLIII
Agrees to the escape plan to see his wife Jeanie, shaves his beard, and prepares to impersonate Joe Moreton.
Chapter XLIV
Mentioned as having escaped to Melbourne with the old gentleman.
XLVIII
Narrates the chapter; describes bringing Rainbow home and recounting the race events to Dad.
Chapter L
Narrates the chapter, sides with Starlight against Moran, refuses his share of the ransom.
LIII
Planned to travel via Murray River boat and Darling to Bourke, then to Queensland; Jeanie to relay messages.
LIV
Dick's brother; exposed alongside Dick, reunites with Dick after the incident, anxious about meeting Jeanie again.
The Condemned Cell
Dick's brother, killed in the final confrontation; his body is mourned.
LVI
Deceased; Aileen speaks of his son and Jeanie's grief; his memory haunts Dick.
LVII
Mentioned as having worked with Dick at the Turon diggings and as being gone.
