# Sir Everard Waverley — Waverley character guide > Sir Everard Waverley in Waverley by Walter Scott. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Sir Everard, the worthy Sir Everard, Sir Everard Waverley **First appearance:** 0007-part-i-ii-waverley-honour-a-retrospect ## Snapshot Edward's kind, high-Tory uncle, a baronet of the old school who raises his nephew on family pride and quietly keeps faith with the exiled Stuarts. ## Who they are Sir Everard Waverley is the bachelor baronet of Waverley-Honour, a man of honour and old-fashioned formality who dotes on his nephew and manages the family's Jacobite sympathies with cautious discretion. His friendship with the Baron of Bradwardine, sealed by a shared love of field sports and a shared politics, is what sends Edward north in the first place. He matters as the origin of Edward's education and the source of the family tradition that the young man will have to decide whether to honour or betray. ## Relationships ### [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley) _family_ Sir Everard is Edward's doting, aristocratic uncle who raises him as his heir and remains deeply concerned for his welfare. ### [Colonel Talbot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/colonel_talbot) _friendship_ Colonel Talbot is an old friend of Sir Everard, and this connection motivates him to protect Edward despite political differences. ### [Fergus MacIvor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/fergus_macivor) _social_ Fergus corresponds with Sir Everard to arrange Edward's visit to the Highlands, maintaining a polite but strategic acquaintance. ### [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine) _social_ The Baron and Sir Everard are old acquaintances and fellow Jacobite sympathizers who share a mutual respect for aristocratic tradition. ### [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley) _family_ Sir Everard is Edward's doting, aristocratic uncle who raises him as his heir and remains deeply concerned for his welfare. ### [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine) _social_ The Baron and Sir Everard are old acquaintances and fellow Jacobite sympathizers who share a mutual respect for aristocratic tradition. ### [Fergus MacIvor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/fergus_macivor) _social_ Fergus corresponds with Sir Everard to arrange Edward's visit to the Highlands, maintaining a polite but strategic acquaintance. ### [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine) _social_ The Baron and Sir Everard are old acquaintances and fellow Jacobite sympathizers who share a mutual respect for aristocratic tradition. ### [Colonel Talbot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/colonel_talbot) _friendship_ Colonel Talbot is an old friend of Sir Everard, and this connection motivates him to protect Edward despite political differences. ### [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley) _family_ Sir Everard is Edward's doting, aristocratic uncle who raises him as his heir and remains deeply concerned for his welfare. ### [Fergus MacIvor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/fergus_macivor) _social_ Fergus corresponds with Sir Everard to arrange Edward's visit to the Highlands, maintaining a polite but strategic acquaintance. ### [Colonel Talbot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/colonel_talbot) _friendship_ Colonel Talbot is an old friend of Sir Everard, and this connection motivates him to protect Edward despite political differences. ## In the story ### [Editor's Introduction to Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/editor-s-introduction-to-waverley) Portrayed as kindly and honourable, part of the calm English atmosphere. ### [Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/waverley) Edward's uncle, a Jacobite sympathizer whose influence and stories of chivalry shape Edward's romantic ideals. ### [Waverley-Honour—A Retrospect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-ii-waverley-honour-a-retrospect) The elderly baronet and Tory uncle, who remains a bachelor after a disappointed love; he becomes attached to young Edward and secures his position as heir. ### [III: Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-iii-education) Edward's uncle, who provides him a home at Waverley-Honour and an indulgent tutor, but does not supervise his studies. ### [Castle-Building](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-iv-castle-building) Edward's uncle, who tries to engage Edward in field sports and tells long genealogical tales that occasionally fire Edward's imagination. ### [Choice of a Profession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-v-choice-of-a-profession) Reluctantly accepts Edward's army commission under the Hanoverian dynasty, despite his Jacobite leanings; consoles himself with family pride. ### [VI: The Adieus of Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-vi-the-adieus-of-waverley) Sir Everard gives Edward a ceremonial farewell, presenting him with horses, a letter to the Baron of Bradwardine, and counsel on duty and honor. ### [News from England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xxv-news-from-england) Writes kind, affectionate letters to Edward, inquiring about his stud, purse, and recruits. ### [XX: The English Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-the-english-prisoner) Mentioned as having been imprisoned due to Edward's conduct and as Colonel Talbot's benefactor. ### [Rather Unimportant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-rather-unimportant) Mentioned as imprisoned and then released on bail due to Edward's actions. ### [A Brave Man in Sorrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi-a-brave-man-in-sorrow) Mentioned in the letter as being at large but not permitted to leave London. ### [A Journey to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxii-a-journey-to-london) Faces an impending trial for high treason, which can be dropped if Edward surrenders himself. ### [What’s to Be Done Next?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxiii-what-s-to-be-done-next) Mentioned as having a great opinion of Rose's father and family, and wishing to see Edward married and settled. ### [Dulce Domum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xli-dulce-domum) Welcomes Edward warmly and arranges generous marriage settlements. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters/sir_everard_waverley - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/characters