Mr. Goring

Felise Goring

Mr. Goring is Felise's father, and their relationship is marked by paternal authority and familial duty.

Robert Godwin

Mr. Goring and Robert Godwin are acquaintances with a strained social dynamic, influenced by Mr. Goring's disapproval of Robert's relationship with Felise.

Martial Barnard

Martial Barnard and Mr. Goring have a tense social relationship, with Mr. Goring likely disapproving of Martial's involvement with Felise.

Felise Goring

Mr. Goring is Felise's father, and their relationship is marked by paternal authority and familial duty.

Robert Godwin

Mr. Goring and Robert Godwin are acquaintances with a strained social dynamic, influenced by Mr. Goring's disapproval of Robert's relationship with Felise.

Felise Goring

Mr. Goring is Felise's father, and their relationship is marked by paternal authority and familial duty.

Martial Barnard

Martial Barnard and Mr. Goring have a tense social relationship, with Mr. Goring likely disapproving of Martial's involvement with Felise.

Robert Godwin

Mr. Goring and Robert Godwin are acquaintances with a strained social dynamic, influenced by Mr. Goring's disapproval of Robert's relationship with Felise.

Martial Barnard

Martial Barnard and Mr. Goring have a tense social relationship, with Mr. Goring likely disapproving of Martial's involvement with Felise.

VIII

Felise's uncle, seen tending bees and gardening; he taught Felise to swim and built the bathing pool.

X

Felise's uncle, who provides a comfortable home but little money.

XIII

Mentioned in connection with a watercourse dispute that brings Barnard to the Goring house for a second meeting with Felise.

XV

Seen working in the garden with Abner Brown as Felise leaves.

Chapter XVII

Felise's uncle; employs Abner Brown, pays him above the usual wage, and is independent of the Squire's estate.

XVIII

Calmly disputes Godwin's claims, amused by Godwin's accusations and later surprised by Felise's decision to visit.

XIX

Mentioned as the one who contested the enclosure of the common, temporarily blocking Godwin's scheme. He is viewed as an objector without lasting stability, likely to disappear in a few years.

The Works of Robert Godwin

Mentioned as the owner of the porch from which Godwin rides away on Ruy.

XXI

Felise's uncle, who is indulgent toward her after she comes to live with him following her father's death.

XXII

Mr. Goring teaches Felise about trees, birds, and the classics, allowing her freedom to explore.

XXIII

Responds to Godwin's enclosure of the spring with calm legality, opening his own pump to the villagers and consulting a lawyer.

XXIV

Consults a solicitor about enclosing a spring and begins constructing a dipping-place for the community.

XXV

Felise's guardian; his small property is eyed by the silversmith and Godwin for eventual acquisition.

II

Anxious about Mary Shaw's fainting fit.

V

Initially dismissive of the appeal to the Squire, but later reflects on his own impotence and resolves to become more active in helping the poor.

VI

His opinion is cited: he believes the wrong lies not only in the law but in the power of any one person to issue such a ukase.

VIII

An old patriarch who mutters 'I knowed yer grandfather' while sitting next to Felise in the justice-room, swinging his body to and fro.

XII

Felise says he will not subscribe to the testimonial for Sir Edward Cornleigh.

XIV

Mentioned as Felise's uncle; kept ignorant of Felise's purchase of Ruy.

XV

Felise's uncle, a gardener who shares botanical interests with Martial and cannot thwart Felise's will.

XX

Defends Martial against Godwin's accusations, expresses regret over Mary Shaw's death, and blames Abner for not telling him.

XXI

Presumed to have paid for the oak coffin arranged by Felise.

XXII

Drives Felise to Maasbury; explains the political scene and the history of election violence; tries to provide Felise with a change of scene.

XXIV

Attends the meeting with Felise, comments on Cornleigh's demeanor and the grotesque mockery of the Church.

XXVI

Receives Cornleigh's visit; skeptical of Godwin's madness.

XXVII

Intervenes to separate Godwin and Martial, orders Godwin to leave the house, and later accompanies Rosa to her carriage, promising to use his influence with Martial.

XXIX

Reproaches himself for not seeking Godwin's arrest after the assault on Felise.

The Dawn of Fulfillment

Mentioned as being lonely among his trees; Felise and Martial have come to stay with him.