# Dulcibella Crane — The Wyvern Mystery character guide > Dulcibella Crane in The Wyvern Mystery by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Dulcibella, old Dulcibella, Old Dulcibella Crane, old Dulcibella Crane, Dulcibella Crane, honest Dulcibella, Old Dulcibella, dear old Dulcibella, Crane **First appearance:** 0000-i-alice-maybell ## Who they are Loyal, superstitious old servant who watches over Alice Maybell with a nurse's tenderness and a village woman's dread of what may come. ## Relationships ### [Alice Maybell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/characters/alice_maybell) _social_ Alice and Dulcibella are acquaintances within the household, with Dulcibella serving as a confidante or servant figure. ### [Alice Maybell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/characters/alice_maybell) _social_ Alice and Dulcibella are acquaintances within the household, with Dulcibella serving as a confidante or servant figure. ### [Alice Maybell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/characters/alice_maybell) _social_ Alice and Dulcibella are acquaintances within the household, with Dulcibella serving as a confidante or servant figure. ## In the story ### [Alice Maybell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/i-alice-maybell) Alice's trusty old servant who accompanies her in the chaise. ### [II: The Vale of Carwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/ii-the-vale-of-carwell) Alice's devoted old nurse, who dreads secrets but pledges loyalty and silence. ### [III: The Grange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/iii-the-grange) Accompanies Alice as her companion, waits in the chaise during the visit. ### [IV: The Old Squire and Alice Maybell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/vii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/viii-never-did-run-smooth) Old Dulcibella is to follow Alice to Draunton after the elopement. ### [X: The Drive Over Cressley Common by Moonlight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/x-the-drive-over-cressley-common-by-moonlight) Accompanies Alice in the chaise, offering hopeful reassurance. ### [XIII: An Inspection of Carwell Grange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xv-harry-arrives) Mentioned by Harry in a joking reference to a gingerbread husband from Wyvern Fair. ### [A Party of Three](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-a-party-of-three) Alice goes upstairs to visit her after being left alone. ### [Mildred Tarnley's Warning Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xx-harry-appears-at-the-grange) Old Dulcibella informs Charles that Alice has gone to the garden with her trowel and basket. ### [The Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-the-visitor) Mentioned fondly by Lady Wyndale and Alice as a loyal companion still living with them. ### [XXIV: The Summons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxxi-news-from-cressley-common) The blind woman whose presence and sharp hearing pose a constant threat to Mildred's plans. ### [Charles Fairfield Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxxiii-charles-fairfield-alone) Charles instructs Alice to have Dulcibella pack her things. ### [XXXIV: Awake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxxiv-awake) Comforts Alice with memories of her parents and reassures her about the future. ### [Restless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxxvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxxix-an-abduction) Assists Alice in packing for the planned departure. ### [Day—Twilight—Darkness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xli-day-twilight-darkness) Present in the sitting-room with Alice, also frightened by the atmosphere. ### [The Wykeford Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xliv-the-wykeford-doctor) Assists in the sickroom, answering the doctor's questions. ### [Harry Drinks a Glass and Spills a Glass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xlvi-harry-drinks-a-glass-and-spills-a-glass) Announces Harry's arrival and delivers messages between Alice and Charles. ### [A Twilight Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xlviii-a-twilight-visit) Present in Alice's room and called to fetch ink and pen for the signing. ### [XLIX: The Heir of the Fairfields](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/liii-harry-fairfield-grows-uneasy) Mentioned as having not slept all night due to caring for the sick lady. ### [A Drive to Twyford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/liv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/lviii-the-enchanted-garden) An old rheumatic woman present in the garden, watching over the children. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/characters/dulcibella_crane - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/characters