# Old Squire Fairfield — The Wyvern Mystery character guide

> Old Squire Fairfield in The Wyvern Mystery by J. Sheridan Le Fanu.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Squire Fairfield, Wyvern, old Fairfield, The old Squire, Squire Fairfield, Squire, old Squire, old Wyvern

**First appearance:** 0000-i-alice-maybell

## Who they are

Another reference to the Fairfield patriarch, possibly distinct from Old Squire Harry.

## In the story

### [Alice Maybell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/i-alice-maybell)

Mentioned as the Squire of Wyvern, whose anger Alice fears if she is late.

### [VI: The Old Squire Unlike Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/vi-the-old-squire-unlike-himself)

Acts uncharacteristically, hinting at and then proposing marriage to Alice Maybell, showing a mix of despotism and vulnerability.

### [Never Did Run Smooth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/viii-never-did-run-smooth)

Shows gruff concern for Alice's health but remains antagonistic toward Charles.

### [Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xi-home)

Though not present, the old squire's anger looms over the chapter. Charles reveals that the squire knows about the elopement and is furious, having quarreled with Charles over Alice.

### [XV: Harry Arrives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xv-harry-arrives)

Mentioned as being furious with Charles; Harry warns Charles to stay away; described as nursing his wrath and likely to disinherit Charles.

### [XVIII: The Brothers’ Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-the-brothers-walk)

Referenced as being very angry about Charles's situation, though not present in the scene.

### [The Lady Has Her Tea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/xxvi-the-lady-has-her-tea)

Mentioned as being well and hearty, and part of the long-lived Fairfield stock.

### [A Talk with the Squire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wyvern_mystery_se/chapters/lii-a-talk-with-the-squire)

The Squire is furious about the news of Alice's child, denounces her and Charles, and rants about the future legal battles over Wyvern. He reminisces about his youth and drinks with Tom Ward.

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