The Black Moth · Character

Jim Salter

A servant with a wooden face and a doglike devotion, who would follow his disgraced master across continents rather than stay behind with the girl he loves.

supporting

Also known as Salter, the absent Jim, poor Jim

First appearance: i at the chequers inn fallowfield

As a supporting figure in The Black Moth, Jim Salter is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Jack's servant, who attends to his wig and expresses concern over Jack's incautious trust in Mr.

In the storyII: My Lord at the White HartOpen this moment free

See Jim Salter in II: My Lord at the White Hart Book page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

In II: My Lord at the White Hart: Jack's servant, who attends to his wig and expresses concern over Jack's incautious trust in Mr. Chilter. Later, in VIII: The Biter Bit: Mentioned as John's servant during his travels…

Continue beside the text

The fuller portrait of Jim Salter sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.

See Jim Salter in i at the chequers inn fallowfield

Character Web

27 connections

A slice of how Jim Salter sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

Relationship types

Other

Character groups

Central characters and antagonists
Comic and minor suitors

+22 more in the full Character Web

Open in reader

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Diana, after enduring Mr. Bettison’s persisten…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading

In the story

Jim Salter appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: My Lord at the White Hart
Jack's servant, who attends to his wig and expresses concern over Jack's incautious trust in Mr. Chilter.
VIII: The Biter Bit
Mentioned as John's servant during his travels in Europe, who kept a relentless hand on the exchequer.
X: Lady O’Hara Retires
Jack's servant; mentioned as waiting anxiously for Jack's return.
XI: My Lord Turns Rescuer and Comes Nigh Ending His Life
Mentioned as waiting at the Green Man; Jack plans to reprimand him for unloaded pistols.
My Lord Dictates a Letter and Receives a Visitor
Arrives with Jack's baggage, is forgiven for the unloaded pistols, and carefully tends to Jack's wound.
My Lord Makes His Bow
Assists Jack with dressing and helps him descend the stairs, watching over his master anxiously.
My Lord Rides to Frustrate His Grace
Absent on leave to visit his Mary; Jack misses his assistance.
XXIX: Lady O’Hara Is Triumphant
Worried about Jack, he learns of Jack's new title and is reassured that his services are still needed.

Chapter companion notes

Spoil-light check-ins for Jim Salter unlock in the free preview.

See Jim Salter in i at the chequers inn fallowfield

See Jim Salter in II: My Lord at the White Hart