Arthur Forester

Narrator

Arthur is a dear friend and fellow traveler in the story, often sharing philosophical discussions and adventures with the Narrator.

Earl of Ainslie

Arthur and the Earl of Ainslie are close friends and allies, often collaborating in the story's events.

Narrator

Arthur is a dear friend and fellow traveler in the story, often sharing philosophical discussions and adventures with the Narrator.

Narrator

Arthur is a dear friend and fellow traveler in the story, often sharing philosophical discussions and adventures with the Narrator.

Earl of Ainslie

Arthur and the Earl of Ainslie are close friends and allies, often collaborating in the story's events.

Earl of Ainslie

Arthur and the Earl of Ainslie are close friends and allies, often collaborating in the story's events.

II: L'Amie Inconnue

The narrator's old friend who wrote the letter inviting him to visit, mentioning Fate and medical concerns.

VI: The Magic Locket

Confesses his love for Lady Muriel Orme to the Narrator.

VII: The Baron’s Embassy

Revealed to be the actual pianist playing the Sonata Pathetique.

A Ride on a Lion

Leads the narrator to the Hall and engages in a whimsical discussion about falling houses and relative weight.

A Jester and a Bear

Present at the lodgings, offering cake and wine to the narrator.

A Visit to Dogland

Appears in the waking-world segment, expressing his feelings for Lady Muriel and his plans to leave.

Fairy-Sylvie

Confides in the narrator about his love for Lady Muriel but refuses to declare it, fearing rejection.

XVI: A Changed Crocodile

Arthur is mentioned as the lovesick young doctor whom the narrator persuades to join the picnic.

The Three Badgers

Accompanies Lady Muriel and the narrator to the picnic; discusses art criticism and social conventions.

Queer Street, Number Forty

Appears gloomy and despondent at the picnic after Lady Muriel introduces Eric Lindon; engages in a mock-philosophical discussion.

How to Make a Phlizz

Engages in a theological debate with Lady Muriel about self-sacrifice versus reward-based religion.

Light Come, Light Go

Arrives before the Narrator, appears displeased by Eric Lindon's presence, and discusses teleology with Lady Muriel and the Earl.

An Outlandish Watch

Meets the narrator on the road and accompanies him to the Hall.

Looking Eastward

Visits Lady Muriel to offer congratulations despite his heartbreak; discusses Sunday observance and defends prayer against Eric's objections.

Bruno's Lessons

Arthur sends a telegram inviting the narrator to visit, mentioned as still at Elveston.

II: Love's Curfew

Reveals his hopes and fears regarding Lady Muriel after her engagement ended.

III: Streaks of Dawn

Articulates a detailed argument about idle wealth, charity, and divine duty; hesitates upon seeing Lady Muriel.

Willie's Wife

Found in a state of ecstatic happiness after Lady Muriel has accepted his love.

VIII: In a Shady Place

Engages in playful banter with Lady Muriel, presents a detailed moral theory about free will and environment, and shows deep concern upon hearing of the fever outbreak.

IX: The Farewell-Party

Engages in witty debates about music, lunacy, and proposes the 'Experimental Honeymoon' theory to prevent unsuitable marriages.

X: Jabbering and Jam

Critiques the pianist's mechanical performance and discusses the need for wilderness to practice music.

XVI: Beyond These Voices

Participates in the discussion about life and the afterlife, offering a philosophical analogy.

To the Rescue!

Marries Lady Muriel and then leaves to tend the sick in a plague-stricken hamlet, fully aware of the mortal risk.

A Newspaper-Cutting

Dr. Arthur Forester is listed among the martyrs who died in the epidemic, having nobly faced the peril to care for the sick. His body was identified by a New Testament given by his wife.

XIX: A Fairy-Duet

Deceased; his memorial cross is the site of Lady Muriel's grief.

Life Out of Death

Lying ill but recovering; he has been brought back from the brink of death by Eric Lindon. He murmurs a psalm of thanksgiving and is reunited with Lady Muriel.