# Sir Percy Blakeney — The Scarlet Pimpernel character guide > Sir Percy Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Percy Blakeney, Blakeney, the Scarlet Pimpernel **First appearance:** 0002-i-paris-september-1792 ## Who they are London's most fashionable fop, all cream satin and drawled bons mots — and the one man revolutionary France would pay any price to kill. ## Relationships ### [Marguerite Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/marguerite_blakeney) _romantic_ Marguerite and Percy are married, but their relationship is strained by misunderstanding and hidden identities before ultimately reconciling. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/chauvelin) _rivalry_ 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sir_andrew_ffoulkes) _friendship_ Sir Andrew is a devoted member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and a trusted lieutenant to Percy. ### [Comtesse de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/comtesse_de_tournay) _social_ The Comtesse initially dismisses Percy as a foolish fop, but later owes her life to his secret heroism. ### [Armand St. Just](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/armand_st_just) _family_ Armand is Percy's brother-in-law, and Percy secretly works to protect him from Chauvelin's schemes. ### [Vicomte de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/vicomte_de_tournay) _friendship_ Percy rescues the young Vicomte from the guillotine, and the boy becomes grateful and loyal to him. ### [Marguerite Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/marguerite_blakeney) _romantic_ Marguerite and Percy are married, but their relationship is strained by misunderstanding and hidden identities before ultimately reconciling. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/chauvelin) _rivalry_ 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sir_andrew_ffoulkes) _friendship_ Sir Andrew is a devoted member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and a trusted lieutenant to Percy. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/chauvelin) _rivalry_ 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/comtesse_de_tournay) _social_ The Comtesse initially dismisses Percy as a foolish fop, but later owes her life to his secret heroism. ### [Comtesse de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/comtesse_de_tournay) _social_ The Comtesse initially dismisses Percy as a foolish fop, but later owes her life to his secret heroism. ## In the story ### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/dedication) Referenced as Sir Percy, the role created by Fred Terry on stage. ### [The Scarlet Pimpernel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/iv-the-league-of-the-scarlet-pimpernel) Arrives at the inn with his wife; his wealth and social position are noted. ### [An Exquisite of ’92](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/vi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/vii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/ix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xiv-one-o-clock-precisely) Seemingly asleep in the supper-room, he is actually the Scarlet Pimpernel, waiting for the meeting. ### [Doubt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xvii-farewell) Bids Marguerite farewell, reveals he is going to help Armand, and departs on Sultan. ### [XVIII: The Mysterious Device](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xix-the-scarlet-pimpernel) Revealed to be the Scarlet Pimpernel; has already left for Calais to rescue the Comte de Tournay. ### [The Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xx-the-friend) Referred to as the Scarlet Pimpernel; he has gone to France on a rescue mission, unaware that Chauvelin knows his identity. ### [Suspense](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxi-suspense) Discussed by Sir Andrew; his daring rescues and disguises are recounted to Marguerite. ### [XXIII: Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxvi-the-jew) Escapes the inn after the pepper trick; is the tall stranger who hired Reuben's cart. ### [On the Track](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxviii-the-p-re-blanchard-s-hut) The target of Chauvelin's trap, unaware of the danger as he approaches the hut. ### [XXIX: Trapped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxix-trapped) Approaching the hut unsuspectingly, he sings 'God save the King' as he nears the trap. ### [The Schooner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxx-the-schooner) The singer whose voice Marguerite hears; his note reveals his escape plan; he is still at large. ### [The Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/chapters/xxxi-the-escape) Disguised as the Jew, tied up and weak; reveals his identity to Marguerite, forgives her, and plans their escape. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sir_percy_blakeney - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters