Dulcibella Crane

Alice Maybell

Alice and Dulcibella are acquaintances within the household, with Dulcibella serving as a confidante or servant figure.

Alice Maybell

Alice and Dulcibella are acquaintances within the household, with Dulcibella serving as a confidante or servant figure.

Alice Maybell

Alice and Dulcibella are acquaintances within the household, with Dulcibella serving as a confidante or servant figure.

Alice Maybell

Alice's trusty old servant who accompanies her in the chaise.

II: The Vale of Carwell

Alice's devoted old nurse, who dreads secrets but pledges loyalty and silence.

III: The Grange

Accompanies Alice as her companion, waits in the chaise during the visit.

IV: The Old Squire and Alice Maybell

The old nurse who cared for Alice as a baby and accompanied her to Wyvern.

VI: The Old Squire Unlike Himself

Alice calls for her old servant Dulcibella for comfort after fleeing the Squire.

The Squire's Eldest Son Comes Home

Old nurse who comforts Alice after her weeping and later assists her by checking the cross-door.

Never Did Run Smooth

Old Dulcibella is to follow Alice to Draunton after the elopement.

X: The Drive Over Cressley Common by Moonlight

Accompanies Alice in the chaise, offering hopeful reassurance.

XIII: An Inspection of Carwell Grange

Unpacks Alice's boxes, shares a quiet moment with her, and expresses mild distrust of Mildred Tarnley.

XV: Harry Arrives

Mentioned by Harry in a joking reference to a gingerbread husband from Wyvern Fair.

A Party of Three

Alice goes upstairs to visit her after being left alone.

Mildred Tarnley's Warning Story

Dulcibella Crane, Alice's old nurse, is present during the conversation and tries to soften Mildred's harsh tale, but is overruled by the older woman's insistence on telling the truth.

XX: Harry Appears at the Grange

Old Dulcibella informs Charles that Alice has gone to the garden with her trowel and basket.

The Visitor

Mentioned fondly by Lady Wyndale and Alice as a loyal companion still living with them.

XXIV: The Summons

Old Dulcibella comforts Alice after Charles's departure and later surprises Mildred Tarnley attempting to open Alice's locked drawer.

The Bell Rings

Mentioned as the old fat fool who sleeps nearby but is not called upon by Alice.

The Old Soldier Grows More Friendly, and Frightens Mrs. Tarnley

The 'Dutchwoman' or 'old soldier,' a blind, faded beauty who aggressively seeks Mildred's loyalty, promising future rewards and frightening her with a sudden fit.

XXXI: News from Cressley Common

The blind woman whose presence and sharp hearing pose a constant threat to Mildred's plans.

Charles Fairfield Alone

Charles instructs Alice to have Dulcibella pack her things.

XXXIV: Awake

Comforts Alice with memories of her parents and reassures her about the future.

Restless

The 'Dutchwoman' or 'old soldier,' found awake and sitting on the stairs, expresses fear of being spied upon by Harry Fairfield's wife.

A Messenger

Old Dulcibella is summoned to sit with Alice, having discovered the chaotic scene in Alice's room with blood and a bent knife.

An Abduction

Assists Alice in packing for the planned departure.

Day—Twilight—Darkness

Present in the sitting-room with Alice, also frightened by the atmosphere.

The Wykeford Doctor

Assists in the sickroom, answering the doctor's questions.

Harry Drinks a Glass and Spills a Glass

Announces Harry's arrival and delivers messages between Alice and Charles.

A Twilight Visit

Present in Alice's room and called to fetch ink and pen for the signing.

XLIX: The Heir of the Fairfields

Old Dulcibella Crane assists in Alice's care and writes a gentler letter to Harry about the birth.

Harry Fairfield Grows Uneasy

Mentioned as having not slept all night due to caring for the sick lady.

A Drive to Twyford

Informed by Harry of the plan to move the child; she responds with a prayerful 'Please God!'

LVIII: The Enchanted Garden

An old rheumatic woman present in the garden, watching over the children.