# Ben Tuckett — When Charles the First Was King character guide > Ben Tuckett in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Master Ben Tuckett, Master Ben, Ben, old Ben, Master Tuckett, Ben Tuckett, worthy Ben Tuckett, Master Benjamin, Benjamin, Even Ben Tuckett, Benny, Honest Ben, Good Ben, Old Benny **First appearance:** 0000-i-of-the-land-i-live-in ## Who they are The Dales' most softhearted servant, he lectures anyone within earshot that war was invented by the devil while quietly scheming to win a little glory of his own. ## Relationships ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _friendship_ Ben Tuckett is a close friend and fellow soldier, sharing adventures and dangers with the narrator. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _friendship_ Ben Tuckett is a close friend and fellow soldier, sharing adventures and dangers with the narrator. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _friendship_ Ben Tuckett is a close friend and fellow soldier, sharing adventures and dangers with the narrator. ## In the story ### [Of My First Going to School](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/ix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/x-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvi-of-our-flight-from-that-neighbourhood) Rescues the group, provides food and shelter, and helps steal the horses. ### [Of the Events Which Followed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxi-of-certain-joyful-events) Will's friend; present at the duel and later runs home. ### [Of Jack Drumbleforth's Return Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxii-of-jack-drumbleforth-s-return-home) Mentioned as prospering and deeply in love with Lucy. ### [Of the Coming Near of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxix-of-the-departure-of-captain-trevor) Expresses jealousy and insecurity over Captain Trevor's attention to Lucy. ### [Of the First Siege of Pontefract Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxv-of-our-fortunate-meeting-with-captain-trevor) Mentioned in Will's thoughts during his moment of peril. ### [Of the Surrender of Pontefract Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xl-of-our-imprisonment-in-pontefract-castle) Refuses to marry before Will and Rose; becomes an ardent farmer. ### [Of My Journey to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xli-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xlvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xlvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xlviii-how-the-bells-rang-out-at-darrington) The other groom; marries Lucy, later becomes Mayor of Pontefract. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/ben_tuckett - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters