Prudence Tremaine

Sir Anthony Fanshawe

Prudence and Sir Anthony share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by mutual admiration and eventual union.

Robin Tremaine

Prudence and Robin are siblings, sharing a strong, protective, and affectionate bond as brother and sister.

Lady Lowestoft

Lady Lowestoft sees Prudence as a romantic rival and treats her with jealousy and hostility.

Mr. Merriot

Mr. Merriot is a suitor to Prudence, though his attentions are part of a larger romantic entanglement.

Lord Clevedale

Lord Clevedale pursues Prudence romantically, but his interest is possessive and unwelcome.

Letty Grayson

Letty and Prudence are friends, though Letty's romantic interest in Robin sometimes causes strain.

John Burton

John Burton serves Prudence as a loyal servant, assisting her in various tasks.

Sir Anthony Fanshawe

Prudence and Sir Anthony share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by mutual admiration and eventual union.

Sir Anthony Fanshawe

Prudence and Sir Anthony share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by mutual admiration and eventual union.

Robin Tremaine

Prudence and Robin are siblings, sharing a strong, protective, and affectionate bond as brother and sister.

Robin Tremaine

Prudence and Robin are siblings, sharing a strong, protective, and affectionate bond as brother and sister.

John Burton

John Burton serves Prudence as a loyal servant, assisting her in various tasks.

The Masqueraders

Disguised as Miss Merriot, she navigates the inn with wit and composure, maintaining the family's false identity.

My Lady Lowestoft

Arrives at Lady Lowestoft's disguised as Mr. Merriot; shows fatigue but maintains composure; reflects on their travels and the rebellion.

Mistress Prudence to Herself

Dines with Lady Lowestoft, steers conversation toward Sir Anthony, and later reflects on her masquerade and feelings about Sir Anthony.

Sir Humphrey Grayson Waits Upon Mr. Merriot

Disguised as Mr. Merriot, she receives Sir Humphrey and tries to downplay her role in Letty's rescue.

The Polite World Receives Mr. and Miss Merriot

Disguised as Mr. Merriot, she plays picquet with Sir Francis Jollyot and later Sir Anthony Fanshawe, revealing her skill and wit.

A Taste of a Large Gentleman's Temper

Disguised as Peter Merriot; rides with Belfort, maintains disguise, observes Lord Barham, declines Sir Anthony's invitation.

The Black Domino

Dressed in crimson silk, she prepares for the ball and discovers Robin's male disguise.

IX: Mohocks Abroad

Visits Robin in bed, goes to White's, attends Devereux's card party, is attacked by Mohocks, and is rescued by Belfort; suspects Markham's involvement.

X: Sudden and Startling Appearance of the Old Gentleman

Present at the rout; observes the old gentleman's entrance with amusement and later discusses the risks of the imposture with Robin and Lady Lowestoft.

XI: My Lord Barham in Arlington Street

Present with Robin and Lady Lowestoft; she engages with Lord Barham's claims with wit and skepticism, swinging a booted leg.

XII: Passage of Arms Between Prudence and Sir Anthony

Engages in a tense conversation with Robin and Lady Lowestoft about the old gentleman's claim; later rides with Sir Anthony, skillfully deflecting his probing questions while feeling a warm affection for him.

Encounter at White's

Present at White's as Peter Merriot; twitted by Sir Anthony about Lord Barham's attentions to Kate Merriot.

My Lord Barham Becomes Mysterious

Warns her father about Sir Anthony Fanshawe's watchfulness; discusses Robin's attachment to Letty Grayson.

Challenge to Mr. Merriot

As Mr. Merriot, she is challenged by Rensley and accepts the duel to defend her honor, despite her fear and the risk of exposure.

XVI: Unaccountable Behaviour of Sir Anthony Fanshawe

Disguised as Mr. Merriot, accepts Sir Anthony's dinner invitation but is inwardly anxious about her secret.

Sad Falling Out of Friends

Disguised as Peter Merriot, she learns that Rensley's duel with Fanshawe prevents their meeting; she feels relief but feigns anger, and later informs Robin.

The Large Gentleman Is Awake

Dines with Sir Anthony, confronts him about the duel with Rensley, and reveals her true name and situation.

Meeting in Arlington Street

Agitated after Sir Anthony's proposal, she avoids Robin and later asks Sir Anthony to stand back from the family's dangerous schemes.

Ingenuity of My Lord Barham

Confides in Robin about Sir Anthony discovering her true identity; feels troubled by the change in their dynamic.

Proceedings of Mr. Markham

Flirts with Sir Anthony at the ball, unaware of Letty's plight.

Tortuous Methods of My Lord Barham

Preoccupied with her own affairs, she shows little interest in Robin's concerns about John's new behavior.

Return of Miss Grayson

Waits anxiously for Robin after the duel, helps with the chaise, and orchestrates the rescue of Letty on the road.

Mystery of the Masked Man

Presented as Miss Merriot; sits in the window in a blue gown; defends her decision to keep Sir Anthony out of danger but reluctantly promises to include him.

Arrest of Mr. Merriot

Disguised as Mr. Merriot, she is arrested for Markham's murder after Rensley's tip-off. She maintains composure and sends a message to Robin via a lackey.

XXVII: Violence on the King's High Road

Arrested for Markham's murder, held in the coach, but freed by Sir Anthony's ambush; escapes with him on horseback.

The Ride Through the Night

Rides with Sir Anthony, confesses her past and doubts about being Lady Fanshawe, falls asleep in the barn.

XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine

Mentioned as having masqueraded as Peter Merriot; Robin plans to fetch her from Dartrey.

Journey's End

Now dressed in women's clothing at Dartrey; happy with Sir Anthony and prepares to return to Barham Court.