Jack Marvel

Dedication

The narrator and protagonist, under whose coat beats the heart of the author's friend Q.

The Bowling-Green of the Crown

The narrator and scholar at Trinity College, Oxford, who witnesses the secret meeting from Mr. Drury's window.

The Young Man in the Cloak of Amber Satin

Narrator; a scholar at Trinity, orphaned at nine, quick-tempered but compassionate. He warns Anthony of the plot and decides to join him.

III: I Find Myself in a Tavern Brawl: And Barely Escape

Narrator; receives note from Anthony, arrives at the Crown, throws a tankard, uses a chair to defend himself, escapes through the window, and flees the Watch.

I Take the Road

Narrator; delivers the king's letter, travels westward, loses money and horse to a pickpocket, buys a lame horse, and confronts Captain Settle.

My Adventure at the Three Cups

Narrator; rides Molly to the Three Cups, confronts the landlord, and sneaks into the foreign guests' room.

VI: The Flight in the Pine Wood

The narrator; wounded in the knee by Black Dick's bullet; helps Delia and Sir Deakin escape; discovers Sir Deakin dead at dawn.

I Find a Comrade

Narrator; recovering from wound and fever; carries the King's letter; agrees to travel with Delia.

VIII: I Lose the King’s Letter; and Am Carried to Bristol

Narrator; loses the King's letter and is captured and marched to Bristol.

I Break Out of Prison

Escapes prison by disguising as Colonel Essex, overhears military plans, and flees with Delia.

Captain Pottery and Captain Settle

Narrator; escapes Bristol Keep and boards the Godsend; presses Delia for a reply to his proposal; reflects on the futility of life.

I Ride Down Into Temple: And Am Well Treated There

Narrator; wounded and fleeing troopers, rescued by Joan.

How Joan Saved the Army of the West; and Saw the Fight on Braddock Down

Wounded and recovering in Joan's cottage, he entrusts Joan with the King's letter and later hears the battle.

XIII: I Buy a Looking Glass at Bodmin Fair: And Meet with Mr. Hannibal Tingcomb

Narrates the chapter; buys a mirror at Bodmin Fair and learns of Mr. Hannibal Tingcomb's identity.

XIV: I Do No Good in the House of Gleys

Narrator; rides to Gleys, confronts Tingcomb, obtains a written confession.

XV: I Leave Joan and Ride to the Wars

Narrator; returns home after being fooled by Tingcomb, wrestles Joan, and decides to join the war.

The Battle of Stamford Heath

Narrates the chapter; travels with Billy, joins the battle, kills a rebel, and is saved by a pikeman.

XVII: I Meet with a Happy Adventure by Burning of a Green Light

Overpowers Luke Settle, rescues Delia Killigrew, and reunites with her after the battle.

XVIII: Joan Does Me Her Last Service

Narrator; secures warrant from Sir Bevill, rides with Delia, and witnesses Joan's death.

The Adventure of the Hearse

Narrates the chapter; buries Joan, travels with Delia, and later hides in the hearse to ambush Tingcomb's men.

XX: The Adventure of the Ledge; and How I Shook Hands with My Comrade

Narrates the chapter; rescues horses, climbs the cliff ledge, and bids farewell to Delia.