Ben Tuckett

Narrator

Ben Tuckett is a close friend and fellow soldier, sharing adventures and dangers with the narrator.

Narrator

Ben Tuckett is a close friend and fellow soldier, sharing adventures and dangers with the narrator.

Narrator

Ben Tuckett is a close friend and fellow soldier, sharing adventures and dangers with the narrator.

Of My First Going to School

A round-faced, pleasant-tempered lad, nephew of the grocer, who becomes one of Will's close friends and roommates.

Of the Passage of Many Years

Will's schoolfellow; shows signs of falling in love with Lucy, fetching and carrying for her.

Of My Coming of Age

Devises sports for the children and gathers around the supper table with the family.

Of My Second Meeting with Rose Lisle

Confides in Will about his love for Lucy and plans to propose marriage.

XII: Of the First Tidings of War

Lucy's suitor; he helps decorate the barn and is praised for his new lace coat.

Of Philip Lisle’s Call to Arms

Present during the discussion; Philip Lisle appeals to him to join the Royalist forces.

Of the Disturbance in Pontefract Marketplace

Offers to stay behind and protect the women and farm while Will goes to war, showing his devotion to Lucy.

Of Our Flight from That Neighbourhood

Rescues the group, provides food and shelter, and helps steal the horses.

Of the Events Which Followed

Mentioned by Jacob as a persistent suitor to Lucy; not directly present in the chapter.

Of the Meeting in the Woods

Reluctantly agrees to act as Will's second, though he disapproves of dueling and shivers with dread.

Of Certain Joyful Events

Will's friend; present at the duel and later runs home.

Of Jack Drumbleforth's Return Home

Mentioned as prospering and deeply in love with Lucy.

Of the Coming Near of War

Gathers news from both sides in Pontefract; grows careworn and anxious about the siege.

Of the Departure of Captain Trevor

Expresses jealousy and insecurity over Captain Trevor's attention to Lucy.

Of the First Siege of Pontefract Castle

Distressed about the siege's threat to his shop and trade; brings news of the investment; later relieved by the Royalist victory.

Of the Second Siege of Pontefract Castle

Joins the garrison, donates his goods, and becomes a fierce fighter during sallies; longs for meat pasties.

Of the Evil News from Dale's Field

Hosts a birthday feast with fresh beef and wine, then helps bring cattle into the castle and later rides with Will to Dale's Field.

Of Our Fortunate Meeting with Captain Trevor

Mentioned in Will's thoughts during his moment of peril.

Of the Surrender of Pontefract Castle

Laments the destruction of his house and goods by friendly cannon fire; cheered by news of King's victory at Leicester; offers to lead a sally; pines for Lucy.

Of the Death of Philip Lisle

Eager to marry Lucy, worries about fines, hides his gold under the hearthstone.

Of Our Imprisonment in Pontefract Castle

Refuses to marry before Will and Rose; becomes an ardent farmer.

Of My Journey to London

Seen with Lucy and Rose listening to Jacob; has been managing Will's affairs at Dale's Field.

Of Our Preparations for the Wedding

Welcomes Will home and is busy preparing his house for his marriage to Lucy.

Of My Last Meeting with Rupert Watson

Will's friend, also awaiting his wedding to Lucy; accompanies Will on the night ride.

How the Bells Rang Out at Darrington

The other groom; marries Lucy, later becomes Mayor of Pontefract.