The History of Henry Esmond · Character

Chevalier de St. George

The Jacobite pretender to the British throne, son of James II.

minor

Also known as the Chevalier de St. George, The Chevalier, James the Third

First appearance: We Entertain a Very Distinguished Guest at Kensington

Chevalier de St. George shows up with force in XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The exiled King of England (James III); his invasion of Scotland fails due to bad weather, and he later campaigns with the French army.

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Chevalier de St. George first appears in 0044 x we entertain a very distinguished guest at kensington.

In XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708: The exiled King of England (James III); his invasion of Scotland fails due to bad weather, and he later campaigns with the French army.

Later, in VIII: I Travel to France and Bring Home a Portrait of Rigaud: Found playing tennis and later drunk at cards; Esmond presents his plan to the prince and his advisers.

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XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708
The exiled King of England (James III); his invasion of Scotland fails due to bad weather, and he later campaigns with the French army.
VIII: I Travel to France and Bring Home a Portrait of Rigaud
Found playing tennis and later drunk at cards; Esmond presents his plan to the prince and his advisers.
The Original of the Portrait Comes to England
The disguised Prince, whose reckless behavior and libertine habits cause concern among the conspirators.
We Entertain a Very Distinguished Guest at Kensington
The 'very distinguished guest' at Kensington, the Stuart Pretender, who is being prepared for a secret audience with Queen Anne.
XI: Our Guest Quits Us as Not Being Hospitable Enough
The Prince, angered by Beatrix's removal, accuses the household of inhospitality and later drunkenly demands her return.
A Great Scheme, and Who Balked It
The Pretender, referred to as 'Mr. George' or 'the Prince,' whose disappearance ruins the scheme.
XIII: August 1st, 1714
The Prince of Wales (James Stuart) is found asleep in Beatrix's rooms; he is confronted by Esmond and humiliated.

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