The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Captain Macartney
An officer involved in the duel that kills the Duke of Hamilton.
minor
Also known as Macartney
First appearance: xii a great scheme and who balked it
Captain Macartney shows up with force in VI: Poor Beatrix. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Accused of stabbing the Duke of Hamilton as he lay wounded; flees the country.
Captain Macartney first appears in 0046 xii a great scheme and who balked it.
In VI: Poor Beatrix: Accused of stabbing the Duke of Hamilton as he lay wounded; flees the country.
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- Military & Political Figures
- Castlewood Family & Circle
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Captain Macartney in xii a great scheme and who balked it