Ned Cromarty

F. T. Carrington

Carrington and Ned are close allies, often working together and sharing confidences against common adversaries.

Simon Rattar

Ned and Rattar are antagonists, with Ned opposing Rattar's manipulative schemes and defending his family's interests.

Cicely Farmond

Cicely and Ned share a deep romantic attachment, though their relationship is complicated by family loyalties and external pressures.

Sir Reginald Cromarty

Ned is Sir Reginald's son, and their relationship is strained by Sir Reginald's vulnerability to Rattar's manipulation.

James Bisset

James and Ned are loyal friends, often collaborating and standing together against common threats.

Lady Cromarty

Lady Cromarty is Ned's mother, and they share a caring but sometimes tense relationship due to family conflicts.

Cicely Farmond

Cicely and Ned share a deep romantic attachment, though their relationship is complicated by family loyalties and external pressures.

Sir Reginald Cromarty

Ned is Sir Reginald's son, and their relationship is strained by Sir Reginald's vulnerability to Rattar's manipulation.

Simon Rattar

Ned and Rattar are antagonists, with Ned opposing Rattar's manipulative schemes and defending his family's interests.

F. T. Carrington

Carrington and Ned are close allies, often working together and sharing confidences against common adversaries.

Simon Rattar

Ned and Rattar are antagonists, with Ned opposing Rattar's manipulative schemes and defending his family's interests.

Cicely Farmond

Cicely and Ned share a deep romantic attachment, though their relationship is complicated by family loyalties and external pressures.

III: The Heir

Announced as 'Mr. Cromarty of Stanesland' at the end of the chapter, arriving to see Rattar.

IV: The Man from the West

Visits Simon Rattar to discuss his debts and loan repayment to Sir Reginald. Described as a tall, lean man with a glass eye, a humorous and honest personality, and a Western twang. He offers to drive Cicely Farmond home.

VII: The Drive Home

Drives Cicely home, expresses romantic interest, and later discusses her with his sister Lilian.

A Philosopher

Discussed by Bisset as an interesting gentleman with a glass eye and a reputation for hanging a man; considered unlikely to marry.

XI: News

Hears the news of the murder and rushes to the castle; actively investigates the crime scene, questioning details about the window and the table.

XII: Cicely

Visits Cicely and Sir Malcolm, expresses grief and confusion about the murder, and later reflects alone before Bisset shares his conclusions.

XIII: The Deductive Process

Listens to Bisset's deductions, challenges his conclusions with sharp logic, and ultimately advises him to be more careful.

XIV: The Question of Motive

Visits Rattar to discuss the murder, learns his debt was cancelled, and reveals Cicely's engagement to Sir Malcolm.

XVI: Rumour

Receives Bisset's visit, hears the rumor about Malcolm and Cicely, and reacts with fury, breaking his pipe and vowing to stop the slander.

A Suggestion

Visits Simon Rattar to demand action against the scandalous rumors and insists on hiring a London detective.

XVIII: £1,200

Ned is home and is confronted by his sister Lilian about using the £1,200 to buy a car. He is grim, obstinate, and troubled by the murder case, showing frustration with the rumors about Cicely Farmond and Malcolm Cromarty.

XX: The Sporting Visitor

Mentioned as the heir commonly suspected of the crime, along with a young girl (Cicely Farmond).

XXIII: Simon's Views

Mentioned as a distant relative who benefited by £1,200 from the will and who lives nearby; Rattar describes him as a 'rough and ready customer'.

At Stanesland

Hosts Carrington at Stanesland; defends Cicely Farmond's innocence passionately, dismisses suspicion against Sir Malcolm, and reveals his inheritance through his sister's complaints.

XXVII: Flight

Observes Cicely at the station, impulsively follows her train, and later rescues her from wandering into the wilderness, adopting a false identity as 'Uncle Ned' to protect her.

The Return

Disguises himself as Mr. Dawkins to rescue Cicely; reveals he hired Carrington to clear her; confronts Rattar's lies; develops romantic feelings for Cicely.

Brother and Sister

Confronts his sister Lilian about the false engagement rumor, reveals its devastating consequences, and decides to consult Carrington.

XXXIV: A Confidential Conversation

Reveals himself as the anonymous employer and reports Rattar's advice to Cicely.

XXXVII: Bisset's Advice

Returns home, proposes to Cicely, and receives a telegram from Carrington.

XXXVIII: Trapped

Confronts Simon Rattar, disarms him after an attack, and is present during the arrest.

The Yarn

Present during the confession, his glass eye unnerves George, and he presses for details about Sir Reginald's murder.

XL: The Last Chapter

Ned listens as Carrington recounts the investigation, expressing admiration for Carrington's deductive abilities and reflecting on his own role in the events.