Jack Drumbleforth

Narrator

Jack Drumbleforth is a persistent rival and antagonist to the narrator, often competing for love and status.

Lucy

Jack Drumbleforth pursues Lucy romantically, creating a love triangle with the narrator.

Rose Lisle

Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection.

Narrator

Jack Drumbleforth is a persistent rival and antagonist to the narrator, often competing for love and status.

Narrator

Jack Drumbleforth is a persistent rival and antagonist to the narrator, often competing for love and status.

Lucy

Jack Drumbleforth pursues Lucy romantically, creating a love triangle with the narrator.

Lucy

Jack Drumbleforth pursues Lucy romantically, creating a love triangle with the narrator.

Rose Lisle

Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection.

Rose Lisle

Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection.

Of My Family, Friends, Neighbours, and Enemies

Mentioned as the parson's son who computed the miles ridden by Dumpling.

Of My First Going to School

Son of Parson Drumbleforth, a solid, heavy-looking lad who becomes Will's friend and offers to look after him at school.

Of the Dispute in the Marketplace

Will's schoolmate; they walk to school together and he attends the harvest-supper.

Of the Passage of Many Years

Lively friend home from college; joins Will in birds-nesting, helps plan the harvest-home and birthday celebration.

Of My Coming of Age

Organizes the festivities, presides over the ale barrel, and encourages Will to speak.

XII: Of the First Tidings of War

Parson's son and Will's old schoolmate; he brings news of the brewing war and expresses a desire to fight.

Of Philip Lisle’s Call to Arms

Volunteers enthusiastically to fight for the King, declaring himself a man of muscle and sinew.

Of the Disturbance in Pontefract Marketplace

Joins the recruiting party, fights alongside Will, and is struck down and imprisoned.

XV: Of Our Escape from the Magistrate’s Custody

Imprisoned with Will, uses cordial to revive Philip, grumbles about their treatment.

Of Our Flight from That Neighbourhood

Famished and eager for food; participates in the escape and rides off with Philip.

Of the Events Which Followed

Has gone to join the King; sends a packet to Will at the end of the chapter.

Of Jack’s Letters from the Seat of War

Author of both letters; reports on the Battle of Edgehill and his service under Master Lisle.

Of Certain Joyful Events

Returns home with Philip Lisle from the wars.

Of Jack Drumbleforth's Return Home

Returns home after months of campaigning, bronzed and bearded with a sword-cut on his cheek; discusses the war and his loyalty to the King.

Of the Coming Near of War

Repairs to Oxford with Philip Lisle; sends irregular news of the war.

Of My Ride with the Despatches

Seen with Philip Lisle at the Swan inn window.

Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor

Meets Will in York, serves under Prince Rupert, and fights alongside Will at Marston Moor.

Of the Progress of the Fight

Fights beside Will, gives tactical advice, and is wounded in the cheek; later decides to follow Prince Rupert.

Of the Evil News from Dale's Field

Sings a song at the feast, returns with Philip Lisle and cattle from Sandal Castle, and expresses dismay at the false news about Philip.

Of Our Fortunate Meeting with Captain Trevor

Thought of by Will in his moment of desperation.

Of the Surrender of Pontefract Castle

Teases Ben about his hidden money and miserly ways.

Of the Death of Philip Lisle

Returns wounded, brings news of Philip Lisle's death and the defeat near Newark.

Of Our Imprisonment in Pontefract Castle

Wounded in battle; recounts the death of Philip Lisle and Captain Trevor; nursed at Dale's Field.

Of My Last Meeting with Rupert Watson

Brings Will and Ben an invitation to dine at the Vicarage.

How the Bells Rang Out at Darrington

Master of ceremonies; escorts one of the brides and organizes the procession.