The History of Henry Esmond · Character

John Lockwood

The loyal old porter at Castlewood who serves the family faithfully.

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Also known as Lockwood, old Lockwood, honest John Lockwood, Jack Lockwood

John Lockwood shows up with force in VII: I Am Made Welcome at Walcote. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as being at the porch in Castlewood livery, and Frank jokes that he will make a famous grenadier.

John Lockwood first appears in 0010 vii i am left at castlewood an orphan and find most kind protectors there.

In VII: I Am Made Welcome at Walcote: Mentioned as being at the porch in Castlewood livery, and Frank jokes that he will make a famous grenadier.

Later, in IX: I Make the Campaign of 1704: Faithful servant who saves Esmond's life after the Battle of Blenheim.

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VII: I Am Made Welcome at Walcote
Mentioned as being at the porch in Castlewood livery, and Frank jokes that he will make a famous grenadier.
IX: I Make the Campaign of 1704
Faithful servant who saves Esmond's life after the Battle of Blenheim.
XII: I Get a Company in the Campaign of 1706
Esmond's servant; eager to join the plunder after the battle.
The Original of the Portrait Comes to England
Esmond's loyal servant, whose sweetheart is seduced by the Prince; he helps maintain the disguise by telling stories of Frank's youth.
XI: Our Guest Quits Us as Not Being Hospitable Enough
Faithful servant who waits on the family during the servants' absence.
XIII: August 1st, 1714
Rides behind Esmond and Frank to Castlewood; his father, old Lockwood, is intercepted with Beatrix's letter.
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John Lockwood was sent by Lady Castlewood to accompany Henry Esmond during the campaign and remained with him.

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