# Jacob Trusty — When Charles the First Was King character guide > Jacob Trusty in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Jacob, old Jacob, Trusty **First appearance:** 0003-iv-of-philip-lisle-and-his-good-horse-caesar ## Who they are A surly, fifty-three-year veteran of the Dale farm, he has nursed the narrator since infancy and brooks no advice from anyone but himself. ## Relationships ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _friendship_ Jacob Trusty is a loyal friend and steadfast companion to the narrator, offering support and counsel. ### [Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_lisle) _social_ Jacob Trusty and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting through their mutual connection to the narrator. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _friendship_ Jacob Trusty is a loyal friend and steadfast companion to the narrator, offering support and counsel. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _friendship_ Jacob Trusty is a loyal friend and steadfast companion to the narrator, offering support and counsel. ### [Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_lisle) _social_ Jacob Trusty and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting through their mutual connection to the narrator. ### [Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_lisle) _social_ Jacob Trusty and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting through their mutual connection to the narrator. ## In the story ### [Of the Land I Live In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/i-of-the-land-i-live-in) William's cowherd, who shot a robber attempting to break into the pantry. ### [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) The cowherd who drove cattle to market and was involved in the highway robbery incident. ### [Of My First Meeting with Rose Lisle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/iii-of-my-first-meeting-with-rose-lisle) The family cowherd, a tall, stooped man with a red nose and cheeks, who talks with Will about the farm and ale. ### [Of Philip Lisle and His Good Horse Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/iv-of-philip-lisle-and-his-good-horse-caesar) Farmhand who informs Will that Philip Lisle is Black Phil the highwayman. ### [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 trusted advisor; he is present at the farm and discusses the dispute with Will. ### [Of Our Coming from York](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/vii-of-our-coming-from-york) Old family servant; advises Will's father to search an old chest for papers, leading to the discovery of a secret drawer. ### [Of the Sorrow That Came After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/viii-of-the-sorrow-that-came-after) Offers Will counsel and suggests Rupert Watson's absence from the funeral is suspicious. ### [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) Trusted farm manager; advises Will to husband his strength and is consulted about the harvest feast. ### [Of My Coming of Age](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/x-of-my-coming-of-age) Gives a touching speech toasting Will's health, recalling their shared history. ### [Of the Events Which Followed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvii-of-the-events-which-followed) Old servant who advises Will to pursue Rose Lisle and shares his own past romantic interest. ### [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) Listens to the letter and comments on Master Lisle's wound. ### [Of Certain Joyful Events](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxi-of-certain-joyful-events) Old family servant; delighted by Will's betrothal and urges a double wedding. ### [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) Greets Will upon his return and shares local news. ### [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) Reports that cannonading around the castle has been more vigorous. ### [Of My Journey to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xli-of-my-journey-to-london) Leaning over the wall talking earnestly; looks old and careworn; later visits the parlour to remember Will's mother. ### [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) Insists on clearing the great barn for a dance and supper for the wedding celebration. ### [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) Gives Will his blessing, decorates horses, and gives Rose away at the altar. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jacob_trusty - 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