Baron of Bradwardine

Edward Waverley

The eccentric but honorable Baron treats Edward with paternal affection and loyalty, becoming a steadfast ally.

Fergus MacIvor

The Baron and Fergus are rival Jacobite chieftains who clash over precedence, honor, and influence within the rebellion.

Bailie Macwheeble

Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's fawning and long-suffering legal agent, constantly trying to manage his master's eccentric finances.

Rose Bradwardine

The Baron is Rose's loving but pompous father, deeply proud of his lineage and devoted to his daughter's happiness.

Sir Everard Waverley

The Baron and Sir Everard are old acquaintances and fellow Jacobite sympathizers who share a mutual respect for aristocratic tradition.

Edward Waverley

The eccentric but honorable Baron treats Edward with paternal affection and loyalty, becoming a steadfast ally.

Sir Everard Waverley

The Baron and Sir Everard are old acquaintances and fellow Jacobite sympathizers who share a mutual respect for aristocratic tradition.

Edward Waverley

The eccentric but honorable Baron treats Edward with paternal affection and loyalty, becoming a steadfast ally.

Sir Everard Waverley

The Baron and Sir Everard are old acquaintances and fellow Jacobite sympathizers who share a mutual respect for aristocratic tradition.

Rose Bradwardine

The Baron is Rose's loving but pompous father, deeply proud of his lineage and devoted to his daughter's happiness.

Fergus MacIvor

The Baron and Fergus are rival Jacobite chieftains who clash over precedence, honor, and influence within the rebellion.

Bailie Macwheeble

Bailie Macwheeble is the Baron's fawning and long-suffering legal agent, constantly trying to manage his master's eccentric finances.

Editor's Introduction to Waverley

Described as beloved, bearing his lot with good-humoured composure.

Preface to the Third Edition

Referenced for his account of petty trespasses by Highlanders, used jocularly to illustrate minor depredations.

VI: The Adieus of Waverley

The Baron is introduced through his history as a Jacobite prisoner in 1715, his rescue by Sir Everard, and his ongoing friendship with the Waverley family.

VII: A Horse-Quarter in Scotland

Mentioned as the ancient friend and correspondent of Waverley's uncle, whom Edward resolves to visit in the Highlands.

IX: More of the Manor-House and Its Environs

The master of the house, currently with workers at the dark hag.

Rose Bradwardine and Her Father

Welcomes Edward with emotion and ceremony; displays his feudal authority, legal learning, and Jacobite pride; introduces his daughter and the dinner guests.

The Banquet

Hosts the banquet, presents the Blessed Bear of Bradwardine, and defends Edward's honor in a quarrel with Balmawhapple.

Repentance and a Reconciliation

Mediates the apology between Waverley and Balmawhapple; delivers a long oration on honour and drunkenness; invites Waverley to stay and go hunting.

A More Rational Day Than the Last

Leads the hunt, shares historical anecdotes, and escorts Edward to Rose's apartment; displays pedantic but honorable character.

XIV: A Discovery—Waverley Becomes Domesticated at Tully-Veolan

Justifies his duel with Balmawhapple; proudly defends heraldic traditions and the male entail of his estate; remains oblivious to the potential romantic consequences of Edward's intimacy with Rose.

XV: A Creagh, and Its Consequences

Enraged by the theft and the affront to his honor, he rejects compromise and contemplates raising a force to pursue the Caterans.

An Unexpected Ally Appears

Returns in good humor, shares anecdotes about Highland chiefs, and formally receives Evan Dhu's embassy to reconcile with Fergus MacIvor.

XVII: The Hold of a Highland Robber

Mentioned by Donald Bean Lean as a person worthy of trust, implying Waverley should confide in him.

The Chief and His Mansion

Referenced as a neighbor who suffered losses from Donald Bean Lean's foray, which Fergus used to reconcile their quarrel.

XX: A Highland Feast

Referenced as a neighbor and ally; a toast is proposed in his honor.

XXI: The Chieftain’s Sister

An old friend of the MacIvors, who sings French duets with Flora and was involved in a quarrel with Fergus.

Waverley Continued at Glennaquoich

Extolled by Fergus and described by Flora as a model of the old Scottish cavalier.

News from England

Mentioned in Aunt Rachel's letter; she asks about his snuff-taking and dancing.

A Letter from Tully-Veolan

Has fled north with other gentlemen after warrants were issued for his arrest.

An Examination

Mentioned as a host to Waverley and as being in arms for the Jacobite cause.

XII: The Mystery Begins to Be Cleared Up

Arrives in military uniform, discusses Waverley's commission loss with legal and classical references, and invites him to see Rose.

A Soldier's Dinner

Concerned about campaign expenses; tearfully thinks of his daughter Rose's future should he fall.

The Ball

Accompanies Edward to Holyrood and jokes about his new Highland dress.

XV: The March

Mentioned as having advised the reduction of several officers to reformadoes.

An Incident Gives Rise to Unavailing Reflections

Mentioned as having sent in prisoners after a skirmish.

XVII: The Eve of Battle

Conducts Episcopal evening service for his troop, expresses confidence in the coming battle, and hints at a private concern.

The Conflict

Quotes Latin upon hearing the patrol's shot, observing the alarm being raised.

XIX: An Unexpected Embarrassment

Anxiously consults Fergus and Edward about the feudal service of removing the Prince's boots, displaying his pedantic legal knowledge and deep concern for the honour of his house.

XX: The English Prisoner

Drags Bailie Macwheeble to the battlefield to discuss a protest, ignoring the Bailie's fear of guns.

Rather Unimportant

Performs the act of homage to the Prince; his ceremony is described in the gazette.

Intrigues of Society and Love

Criticized by Talbot as a pedant; his whim of transferring the estate to a male heir is noted as an obstacle to Fergus's interest in Rose.

Fergus a Suitor

Discussed as being pressured by the Prince to disinherit his male heir in favor of Rose; Fergus plans to marry her.

XXVIII: The March

Welcomes Edward into his cavalry regiment, attempts to reconcile Edward and Fergus, and comments on the poor quality of new recruits.

The Confusion of King Agramant’s Camp

Commands his regiment; his presence prevents discussion of his daughter's name; later assists Monsieur de Beaujeu.

Desolation

Fought at the Battle of Inverness; his fate is unknown, but he is said to be in trouble with the government.

XXXV: Comparing of Notes

Relates his story of loss after Culloden, the seizure of his estate by his heir-male, and his current life in hiding.

XXXVI: More Explanation

Leads Waverley through the glen, explains his hiding place in a cave, and stoically endures his misfortunes.

Chapter XXXVII

Receives a protection from the Prince through Colonel Talbot's efforts, allowing him to stay at Duchran.

XXXVIII

Receives news of his pardon, is reunited with Rose, and approves Waverley's proposal.

Chapter XL

Mentioned by Fergus as a friend who will help protect the MacIvors.

Dulce Domum

Reflects on the reduced wedding company compared to his own; his chaplain officiates the marriage.

XLII

Overjoyed at the restitution of his family estate and touched by the generosity of Edward and Colonel Talbot.

Endnotes

Referenced in the note on 'letters of slains,' explaining that Ballenkeiroch accepted assythment and thus has no blood-feud with the Baron.