Sir Anthony Fanshawe

Prudence Tremaine

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

Robin Tremaine

Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter.

Lord Clevedale

Lord Clevedale is a jealous rival to Sir Anthony, competing for social standing and romantic attention.

Mr. Rensley

Mr. Rensley is a business associate or subordinate of Sir Anthony, interacting in professional matters.

Mr. Markham

Mr. Markham and Sir Anthony are social acquaintances, moving in the same fashionable circles.

Mr. Merriot

Mr. Merriot and Sir Anthony are romantic rivals for Prudence's affections, creating tension.

Letty Grayson

Letty and Sir Anthony are friendly acquaintances, sharing light social banter.

Lady Lowestoft

Lady Lowestoft attempts to manipulate Sir Anthony as part of her schemes, but he remains largely indifferent.

John Burton

John Burton is a servant or employee of Sir Anthony, carrying out his orders with loyalty.

Prudence Tremaine

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

Robin Tremaine

Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter.

Prudence Tremaine

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

Arrival of a Large Gentleman

Arrives at the inn, large and phlegmatic; disavows any wish to marry Letty, thanks the Merriots.

My Lady Lowestoft

Travels with the party to London; offers Prudence lodging in Clarges Street; shows growing kindness toward 'Mr. Merriot'.

Mistress Prudence to Herself

Discussed at dinner; Prudence later reflects on his respectable nature and her own masquerade.

Sir Humphrey Grayson Waits Upon Mr. Merriot

Mentioned as having been involved in the rescue and as a possible connection to Sir Humphrey.

The Polite World Receives Mr. and Miss Merriot

Observes Prudence's card play, sees through her disguise, and offers a friendly warning about the dangers of town.

A Taste of a Large Gentleman's Temper

Takes Prudence to White's, hosts a card-party, invites Prudence to Wych End, shows displeasure at refusal.

The Black Domino

Observes the ball, speaks with Letty, and notes Prudence's presence.

IX: Mohocks Abroad

Observes Markham and Belfort at White's, asks pointed questions about the attack on Merriot.

X: Sudden and Startling Appearance of the Old Gentleman

Visits at Richmond and later attends the rout; warns Prudence about Markham's men and observes the old gentleman's entrance with amusement.

XII: Passage of Arms Between Prudence and Sir Anthony

Calls to fetch Prudence for a ride; questions her about her past and the Merriots' sudden appearance, hinting at suspicion of rebel involvement, yet offers his friendship and invites her to call him Tony.

Encounter at White's

At White's; observes Lord Barham's manner and suggests he proposed himself for club membership.

XVI: Unaccountable Behaviour of Sir Anthony Fanshawe

Learns of Rensley's challenge to Merriot, writes a sealed letter, then deliberately provokes and fights Rensley, wounding him.

Sad Falling Out of Friends

Fought and wounded Rensley in a duel at Galliano's rooms, forcing Rensley to break his engagement with Merriot.

The Large Gentleman Is Awake

Hosts Prudence alone, admits he has known her masquerade, and proposes marriage.

Meeting in Arlington Street

Proposes to Prudence, reveals his intentions to Robin and Lord Barham, and agrees to wait but insists on watching over Prudence.

Ingenuity of My Lord Barham

Meets Prudence at White's club; adopts a possessive attitude toward her despite promising friendship.

Proceedings of Mr. Markham

Flirts with Prudence at the ball; discusses Robin's courtship of Letty and Lord Barham's character.

The Fight by Moonlight

The masked stranger (Black Domino) who duels and kills Markham, rescues Letty, and retrieves the incriminating letter.

Mystery of the Masked Man

Visits the Merriots after hearing the news; deduces their role in the night's events; confronts Prudence about being excluded and demands a promise to include him in future schemes.

Arrest of Mr. Merriot

Visits Prudence at Richmond before departing for Hampshire. He tries to persuade her to come with him but she refuses, and he agrees to go for a week.

XXVII: Violence on the King's High Road

Intercepts John, takes charge of the rescue, and leads the ambush on the coach, freeing Prudence and escaping with her.

The Ride Through the Night

Leads the night ride, reassures Prudence of his love, cares for the horses and watches over her as she sleeps.

XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine

Revealed to have rescued Prudence from the law and to have ambitions to marry her.

Journey's End

Greets Robin at Dartrey; confirms his affection for Prudence and his acceptance into the family.