# Jack Drumbleforth — When Charles the First Was King character guide > Jack Drumbleforth in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Jack, this Jack Drumbleforth, Drumbleforth **First appearance:** 0001-ii-of-my-family-friends-neighbours-and-enemies ## Who they are A brave but flyaway young volunteer who takes sides before he understands the quarrel, riding off to war more for the adventure than the cause. ## Relationships ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _rivalry_ Jack Drumbleforth is a persistent rival and antagonist to the narrator, often competing for love and status. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy) _romantic_ Jack Drumbleforth pursues Lucy romantically, creating a love triangle with the narrator. ### [Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_lisle) _social_ Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _rivalry_ Jack Drumbleforth is a persistent rival and antagonist to the narrator, often competing for love and status. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _rivalry_ Jack Drumbleforth is a persistent rival and antagonist to the narrator, often competing for love and status. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy) _romantic_ Jack Drumbleforth pursues Lucy romantically, creating a love triangle with the narrator. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy) _romantic_ Jack Drumbleforth pursues Lucy romantically, creating a love triangle with the narrator. ### [Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_lisle) _social_ Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection. ### [Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_lisle) _social_ Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection. ## In the story ### [Of My Family, Friends, Neighbours, and Enemies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/vi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/ix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/x-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxi-of-certain-joyful-events) Returns home with Philip Lisle from the wars. ### [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) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxiii-of-the-coming-near-of-war) Repairs to Oxford with Philip Lisle; sends irregular news of the war. ### [Of My Ride with the Despatches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxiv-of-my-ride-with-the-despatches) Seen with Philip Lisle at the Swan inn window. ### [Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxv-of-our-fortunate-meeting-with-captain-trevor) Thought of by Will in his moment of desperation. ### [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) Teases Ben about his hidden money and miserly ways. ### [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) Returns wounded, brings news of Philip Lisle's death and the defeat near Newark. ### [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) Wounded in battle; recounts the death of Philip Lisle and Captain Trevor; nursed at Dale's Field. ### [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) Brings Will and Ben an invitation to dine at the Vicarage. ### [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) Master of ceremonies; escorts one of the brides and organizes the procession. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jack_drumbleforth - 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