Jack Carstares

Diana Beauleigh

Diana and Jack share a deep, passionate love despite obstacles and misunderstandings.

Lady Lavinia Carstares

Jack and Lady Lavinia are siblings, with a bond of loyalty and mutual care despite their different paths.

Tracy Belmanoir

Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm.

Diana Beauleigh

Diana and Jack share a deep, passionate love despite obstacles and misunderstandings.

Diana Beauleigh

Diana and Jack share a deep, passionate love despite obstacles and misunderstandings.

Lady Lavinia Carstares

Jack and Lady Lavinia are siblings, with a bond of loyalty and mutual care despite their different paths.

Lady Lavinia Carstares

Jack and Lady Lavinia are siblings, with a bond of loyalty and mutual care despite their different paths.

Tracy Belmanoir

Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm.

Tracy Belmanoir

Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm.

II: My Lord at the White Hart

Disguised as Sir Anthony Ferndale, he recounts his latest robbery and cleverly evades detection by the mayor and Mr. Fudby.

III: Introducing the Hon. Richard Carstares

The absent brother who bore the blame for Richard's cheating; remembered fondly by the local folk.

IX: Lady O'Hara Intervenes

The captured highwayman, who plays along with Lady O'Hara's ruse, claiming it was a wager, and is released.

X: Lady O’Hara Retires

Revealed as the highwayman; reunited with Miles; maintains his alias as Sir Anthony Ferndale; refuses to stay with the O'Haras.

XI: My Lord Turns Rescuer and Comes Nigh Ending His Life

Leaves Thurze House, rides toward Trencham, rescues Diana from abduction, duels the Duke, and is wounded.

My Lord Dictates a Letter and Receives a Visitor

Recovering from a shoulder wound, he displays vanity and self-deprecation, discusses the fight with Belmanoir, and forgives Jim Salter for leaving his pistols unloaded.

My Lord Makes His Bow

Recovering from his wound, he fusses over his clothing before descending. He meets Diana and engages in playful banter, evading her questions about Mr. Everard.

XIV: Mistress Diana Is Unmaidenly

Struggles with his love for Diana and his decision to leave Horton House due to his perceived disgrace.

O'Hara's Mind Is Made Up

Struggles with thoughts of Diana, masks his pain with wit, and learns of Dick's situation; defends Dick against O'Hara's accusations.

XVI: Mr. Bettison Proposes

Mentioned as the highwayman Diana loves; Mr. Bettison insults him as 'that insufferable Carr'.

XVII: Lady O’Hara Wins Her Point

Resists staying in England but is gently pressured by Molly's affectionate manipulation.

XXI: Mrs. Fanshawe Lights a Fire and O’Hara Fans the Flame

Referred to as Sir Anthony Ferndale; his past in Vienna, his poverty, and his life as a highwayman are discussed; Richard fears for his safety.

My Lord Rides to Frustrate His Grace

Dines alone at O'Hara's, then springs into action upon learning of Diana's abduction, riding to Andover Court.

My Lord Enters by the Window

Enters through the window to rescue Diana and duels the Duke despite his old wound.

XXVIII: In Which What Threatened to Be Tragedy Turns to Comedy

Unconscious after the duel, revives, reconciles with Richard, plans to marry Diana.

XXIX: Lady O’Hara Is Triumphant

Returns victorious from the duel, reveals his earldom, and plans to marry Diana.

Epilogue

Returned home and married to Diana, described as prodigiously happy with her.