Sir Percy Blakeney

Marguerite Blakeney

Marguerite and Percy are married, but their relationship is strained by misunderstanding and hidden identities before ultimately reconciling.

Chauvelin

Chauvelin is the primary antagonist hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel, unaware that Percy is his quarry, leading to a deadly cat-and-mouse game.

Sir Andrew Ffoulkes

Sir Andrew is a devoted member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and a trusted lieutenant to Percy.

Comtesse de Tournay

The Comtesse initially dismisses Percy as a foolish fop, but later owes her life to his secret heroism.

Armand St. Just

Armand is Percy's brother-in-law, and Percy secretly works to protect him from Chauvelin's schemes.

Vicomte de Tournay

Percy rescues the young Vicomte from the guillotine, and the boy becomes grateful and loyal to him.

Marguerite Blakeney

Marguerite and Percy are married, but their relationship is strained by misunderstanding and hidden identities before ultimately reconciling.

Chauvelin

Chauvelin is the primary antagonist hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel, unaware that Percy is his quarry, leading to a deadly cat-and-mouse game.

Sir Andrew Ffoulkes

Sir Andrew is a devoted member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and a trusted lieutenant to Percy.

Chauvelin

Chauvelin is the primary antagonist hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel, unaware that Percy is his quarry, leading to a deadly cat-and-mouse game.

Comtesse de Tournay

The Comtesse initially dismisses Percy as a foolish fop, but later owes her life to his secret heroism.

Comtesse de Tournay

The Comtesse initially dismisses Percy as a foolish fop, but later owes her life to his secret heroism.

Dedication

Referenced as Sir Percy, the role created by Fred Terry on stage.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Introduced as the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, though his identity is not yet revealed to the reader.

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Arrives at the inn with his wife; his wealth and social position are noted.

An Exquisite of ’92

Described as tall, handsome but lazy, with an inane laugh; he is the wealthy, fashionable husband of Marguerite, known for his dullness and foppish ways.

The Secret Orchard

Referenced as Marguerite's husband; his love has waned due to her denunciation of the Marquis de St. Cyr, and he holds her in contempt.

VIII: The Accredited Agent

Mentioned as Marguerite's husband; his laughter is heard from the inn; she recalls his past devotion and current indifference.

The Outrage

Drives Marguerite away from Dover; is the Scarlet Pimpernel, though his identity remains hidden from the other characters in this chapter.

X: In the Opera Box

Appears in the opera box, seemingly oblivious to the tension, and escorts Marguerite to Lord Grenville's ball.

Lord Grenville's Ball

Present in extravagant attire, makes a jest about husbands being ignored while ladies worship the Scarlet Pimpernel.

XII: The Scrap of Paper

Present at the ball, recites the doggerel about the Scarlet Pimpernel, then retires to the card-room, oblivious to Marguerite's turmoil.

XIII: Either—Or?

Mentioned indirectly as the Scarlet Pimpernel and as the Prince's subject with outrageous luck at cards.

XIV: One O'Clock Precisely!

Seemingly asleep in the supper-room, he is actually the Scarlet Pimpernel, waiting for the meeting.

Doubt

Mentioned as being asleep in the dining-room at the fateful hour; his true identity as the Scarlet Pimpernel remains hidden from Marguerite.

XVI: Richmond

Drives the coach with intense focus, remains aloof during the journey. In the garden, he initially tries to avoid Marguerite but eventually listens to her confession, revealing hidden passion beneath his foppish exterior.

Farewell

Bids Marguerite farewell, reveals he is going to help Armand, and departs on Sultan.

XVIII: The Mysterious Device

Has ridden to London and boarded the Daydream. His study reveals a serious, orderly side that contradicts his foppish public persona.

XIX: The Scarlet Pimpernel

Revealed to be the Scarlet Pimpernel; has already left for Calais to rescue the Comte de Tournay.

The Friend

Referred to as the Scarlet Pimpernel; he has gone to France on a rescue mission, unaware that Chauvelin knows his identity.

Suspense

Discussed by Sir Andrew; his daring rescues and disguises are recounted to Marguerite.

XXIII: Hope

Expected to arrive at the inn; his identity as the Scarlet Pimpernel is now known to Chauvelin, and he is determined to fulfill his pledge to the fugitives.

XXIV: The Deathtrap

Expected to arrive at the inn; the trap is set for him, and Marguerite awaits his coming with a mix of hope and dread.

The Eagle and the Fox

Enters the inn boldly, engages Chauvelin in casual conversation, and uses a pepper trick to escape the trap.

The Jew

Escapes the inn after the pepper trick; is the tall stranger who hired Reuben's cart.

On the Track

The hunted Scarlet Pimpernel, somewhere ahead on the lonely coast, unaware of the net closing around him.

XXVIII: The Père Blanchard’s Hut

The target of Chauvelin's trap, unaware of the danger as he approaches the hut.

XXIX: Trapped

Approaching the hut unsuspectingly, he sings 'God save the King' as he nears the trap.

The Schooner

The singer whose voice Marguerite hears; his note reveals his escape plan; he is still at large.

The Escape

Disguised as the Jew, tied up and weak; reveals his identity to Marguerite, forgives her, and plans their escape.