# Colonel Mildmay — Salem Chapel character guide

> Colonel Mildmay in Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mildmay, the Colonel

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A military man and son of Mrs. Mildmay.

## In the story

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/x)

Argues with Mrs. Hilyard, claiming he has the right to take the child and make her a duchess; taunts her about knowing the child's whereabouts.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as the father from whom Mrs. Hilyard is hiding her child; has been in Lonsdale; his name causes Arthur to start in agitation.

### [The Midnight Train](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xix)

Revealed as the true villain who has taken Fordham's name and abducted Susan; Fordham calls him a devil.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xx)

Mentioned as the target of Mrs. Hilyard's pursuit and as the recipient of deceptive letters.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xxiv)

Found shot and grievously wounded in a shabby room; the victim of the crime.

### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salem_chapel_se/chapters/xxviii)

Referenced as having sworn a deposition that Susan was not the shooter, clearing her name.

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