# Mr. Falconer of Balmawhapple — Waverley character guide

> Mr. Falconer of Balmawhapple in Waverley by Walter Scott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Balmawhapple, young Balmawhapple, the Laird of Balmawhapple

**First appearance:** 0016-part-i-xi-the-banquet

## Who they are

Hot-headed young Jacobite laird who quarrels with Waverley.

## In the story

### [Rose Bradwardine and Her Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-x-rose-bradwardine-and-her-father)

Mentioned as a young laird invited to dinner, fond of field sports.

### [The Banquet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xi-the-banquet)

Provokes a quarrel by toasting to King William's death, leading to a sword fight with the Baron.

### [Repentance and a Reconciliation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xii-repentance-and-a-reconciliation)

Apologizes to Waverley for the previous night's insult; appears embarrassed and has his arm in a sling; leaves after breakfast.

### [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)

Wounded in the duel with the Baron; his submission and apology are mentioned as having been made before Edward awoke.

### [X: The Journey Is Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-x-the-journey-is-continued)

Now a captain leading a troop, he avoids Waverley and displays insolent authority.

### [XII: The Mystery Begins to Be Cleared Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-the-mystery-begins-to-be-cleared-up)

Heard arguing with the Baron about prisoner treatment; departs in displeasure.

### [XV: The March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-the-march)

Seen among the cavalry, galloping to join the van, along with his lieutenant Jinker.

### [The Conflict](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-the-conflict)

Pursues fleeing dragoons but is killed when they turn and cleave his skull.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/endnotes)

Noted as an imaginary character, but a real gentleman of similar courage fell at Preston in the manner described.

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