# Bailie Macwheeble — Waverley character guide > Bailie Macwheeble in Waverley by Walter Scott. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Macwheeble, the Bailie, Bailie, Mr. Duncan Macwheeble **First appearance:** 0016-part-i-xi-the-banquet ## Snapshot The Baron of Bradwardine's fussy, gleeful lawyer, whose terror of risk and delight in a good fortune make him the novel's finest comic engine. ## Who they are Macwheeble bolts doors, rubs his hands, and dances a Highland fling when he hears Edward means to marry Rose and bring ten thousand a year into the family. Yet his cowardice is practical rather than contemptible: he hides Waverley under the alias 'Mr. Stanley,' forges safe-conducts, and dispatches ponies with the same anxious efficiency he brings to drafting a marriage contract. He is the small, scheming, indispensable machinery by which the romance actually moves. ## Relationships ### [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley) _professional_ Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's comically obsequious lawyer who handles Edward's legal and financial affairs. ### [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine) _professional_ Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's fawning and long-suffering legal agent, constantly trying to manage his master's eccentric finances. ### [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine) _professional_ Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's fawning and long-suffering legal agent, constantly trying to manage his master's eccentric finances. ### [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley) _professional_ Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's comically obsequious lawyer who handles Edward's legal and financial affairs. ### [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley) _professional_ Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's comically obsequious lawyer who handles Edward's legal and financial affairs. ### [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine) _professional_ Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's fawning and long-suffering legal agent, constantly trying to manage his master's eccentric finances. ## In the story ### [Editor's Introduction to Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/editor-s-introduction-to-waverley) Cited as a character Scott preferred over any in Waverley. ### [VI: The Adieus of Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-vi-the-adieus-of-waverley) The Baron's factor is mentioned as having suffered a cholic from handling the repayment to Sir Everard, and is suspected of being less than disinterested. ### [IX: More of the Manor-House and Its Environs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-ix-more-of-the-manor-house-and-its-environs) Referenced as inferior to the butler in the household hierarchy. ### [Rose Bradwardine and Her Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-x-rose-bradwardine-and-her-father) Listed as one of the dinner guests, described as the Baron's baron-bailie and doer. ### [The Banquet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xi-the-banquet) Sits awkwardly at the table, later escapes the stirrup-cup by riding away on his pony. ### [XIV: A Discovery—Waverley Becomes Domesticated at Tully-Veolan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-a-discovery-waverley-becomes-domesticated-at-tully-veolan) Plans to unite Rose with the Laird of Balmawhapple; laments the Baron's refusal to set aside the male entail. ### [XV: A Creagh, and Its Consequences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xv-a-creagh-and-its-consequences) Arrives hastily, reports the lack of arms, and counsels against direct confrontation, suggesting indirect negotiation. ### [An Unexpected Ally Appears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xvi-an-unexpected-ally-appears) Helps adjust subordinate articles of the treaty with Evan Dhu after the formal reconciliation. ### [A Letter from Tully-Veolan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xxviii-a-letter-from-tully-veolan) Mentioned as having been rudely treated by soldiers at Tully-Veolan and as being reluctant to meddle in others' affairs. ### [A Soldier's Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-a-soldier-s-dinner) Uneasy about the Baron's finances; laments the possible loss of the Bradwardine estate to Inch-Grabbit. ### [XIX: An Unexpected Embarrassment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-an-unexpected-embarassment) Referenced by the Baron as having prepared a legal protest regarding the feudal service of removing the Prince's boots. ### [XX: The English Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-the-english-prisoner) Forced by the Baron onto the battlefield, terrified of armed Highlanders and gunfire. ### [Rather Unimportant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-rather-unimportant) Attends the Baron during the homage ceremony; named a commissary. ### [The Confusion of King Agramant’s Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix-the-confusion-of-king-agramant-s-camp) Appears as a commissary with a white cockade; is overturned by troopers and retreats amid laughter. ### [XXXV: Comparing of Notes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxv-comparing-of-notes) Helps the Baron secretly by providing meal and small luxuries through Janet. ### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxvii) Found in his office at Little Veolan, eating porridge and brandy; he is cautious but overjoyed at Edward's news of marrying Rose Bradwardine, and assists Edward with his plans. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxviii) Advises caution, arranges the Baron's safe return, and prepares a feast at Little Veolan. ### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xlii) Proudly explains the legal documents securing the estate for Rose and her heirs. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/bailie_macwheeble - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters