II
Shown as a generous, loving friend who seeks to educate Lionel and is deeply in love with Evadne, though his passion is not fully reciprocated.
III
Suffers deeply from Evadne's rejection, his health and intellect decline, and he lives in seclusion.
IV
Mentioned as Lionel's best friend and benefactor; Raymond disparages him and later confirms his irrecoverable madness.
V
Mentioned as the object of Lionel's mission; believed to be mad or imprisoned; Lionel vows to restore him to Idris.
VI
Visits Lionel with Idris, fostering their friendship; engages in dangerous boating on the Thames.
VII
Supports Raymond's candidacy, rides alongside the carriage, and helps dispel Perdita's melancholy with his gaiety.
Chapter VIII
Health declines; he studies ardently and visits Raymond in London, often accompanied by Clara.
IX
Adrian is mentioned as part of the domestic circle at Windsor Castle, though not directly involved in the chapter's central conflict.
Chapter X
Listens to Raymond's confession about Evadne and discusses Raymond's conduct with Lionel, showing concern for the deteriorating situation.
Chapter XI
Returns from Greece; breaks the silence about Raymond; shares news of the war and Raymond's deeds; helps Clara and Perdita.
IV
Health declines perceptibly; he speaks of death familiarly but continues to cultivate his mind and spread happiness.
VI
Earl of Windsor; confronts Ryland, accepts the Protectorship, and resolves to fight the plague with courage and self-devotion.
VII
Mentioned as the one who once superintended the poor; his absence is noted in the current crisis.
VIII
Active in rural benevolence during the plague; Lionel seeks him in London but does not find him at the palace.
IX
Adrian returns from a year of laborious and painful tasks, now energetic and resolute. He prevents a massacre by urging peace and brotherhood, and reunites with Idris, observing her deteriorated state.
I
Adrian is referenced in comparison to Idris, as one who spent the vital oil of life early.
Chapter II
Proposes emigration to Italy as a distraction from despair; cares for Lionel's children during the storm.
III
Travels with his division of emigrants, occupied with public business, and is separated from Lionel and Idris during the journey.
Chapter IV
Leads the emigrants; inspects steamboats at Dover; absent during the Parisian strife.
V
Leads the group at Versailles; meditates on how to counter the preacher's fraud; struggles to maintain order and protect his followers.
Chapter VI
The Protector; sends letters and a messenger detailing his perilous situation at Versailles, urging Lionel to proceed while he deals with rebellion and plague.
VII
Leans against a tree reading, but his thoughts are absorbed by the surrounding tragedy.
VIII
Speaks of their duties to bestow pleasure and love, proposes descending to Italy for Clara's sake, and is a source of consolation and philosophy.
Chapter IX
Mentioned as having drowned; his gentle smile and poetic fervor are recalled in Lionel's memories.
The Last Man's Lament
Adrian, Earl of Windsor, is remembered as a dear friend and companion who drowned at sea along with Clara.