Austin Ruthyn

Maud Ruthyn

Austin Ruthyn is Maud's loving but reclusive father, whose death sets the plot in motion and whose trust in his brother proves tragically misplaced.

Maud Ruthyn

Austin Ruthyn is Maud's loving but reclusive father, whose death sets the plot in motion and whose trust in his brother proves tragically misplaced.

Maud Ruthyn

Austin Ruthyn is Maud's loving but reclusive father, whose death sets the plot in motion and whose trust in his brother proves tragically misplaced.

Uncle Silas

Maud's father, a reclusive and religious man who is her guardian.

Austin Ruthyn, of Knowl, and His Daughter

Maud's father, a wealthy recluse and Swedenborgian, who is secretive and stern but loves his daughter.

Uncle Silas

Maud's father, speaks cryptically about a journey with a friend and about Uncle Silas.

III: A New Face

Maud's father, mentioned in connection with his mysterious intimations and the approaching visitor.

IV: Madame de la Rougierre

Austin Ruthyn informs Maud of Madame de la Rougierre's arrival as her governess, having approved the appointment.

Sights and Noises

Reprimands Maud based on Madame's false complaints, insisting she show respect and obedience, but shows a measure of kindness afterward.

A Walk in the Wood

Maud's father is mentioned as the subject of Madame's inquiries about his will and health; he adjudicates the brandy dispute.

Church Scarsdale

Appears in Maud's nightmare as a white-faced, malignant figure crying 'Death.'

IX: Monica Knollys

Shows rare good humor and thawing in Lady Knollys' company, is a Swedenborgian, plans to take Maud to London if Doctor Bryerly permits.

X: Lady Knollys Removes a Coverlet

Appears briefly, tolerating Lady Knollys' teasing about remarriage.

A Curious Conversation

Austin is mentioned as having been very kind to Silas but unforgiving of his marriage, and as having broken with his political party over the scandal.

XIII: Before and After Breakfast

Austin Ruthyn participates in the conversation about Captain Oakley, showing a dry, amused demeanor. He reaffirms his decision never to remarry.

Angry Words

Defends his decision to keep Madame; becomes angry with Lady Knollys for her accusations.

XVI: Doctor Bryerly Looks In

Appears dejected, meets privately with Doctor Bryerly, and informs Maud of his impending departure and her new guardian.

XVII: An Adventure

Maud's father, who is furious about the attack and tries to intercept the party.

A Midnight Visitor

Maud's father, who confronts and dismisses Madame de la Rougierre after learning of her theft.

XIX: Au Revoir

Maud's father, who speaks passionately about vindicating the Ruthyn name and reveals his distrust of Uncle Silas's passivity; he extracts a promise from Maud not to discuss the conversation with Lady Knollys.

Austin Ruthyn Sets Out on His Journey

Austin is agitated and secretive about his journey; he dies at the end of the chapter.

Arrivals

Recently deceased from a ruptured aneurysm; his death is the central event of the chapter.

I Talk with Doctor Bryerly

The late Mr. Ruthyn is mentioned as having made a solemn promise to Bryerly and as the author of the unusual will.

XXV: I Hear from Uncle Silas

Mentioned as the deceased father whose will placed Maud under Uncle Silas's guardianship.

The Story of Uncle Silas

Austin is mentioned as Silas's brother who repeatedly paid his debts and was distressed by the scandal.

How the Ambassador Fared

Austin Ruthyn's letters are discovered, expressing his desire to vindicate his brother Silas through the guardianship, which haunts Maud.