# Lucy — When Charles the First Was King character guide > Lucy in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Lucy, Benjamin Tuckett, Ben Tuckett, poor Ben Tuckett, Tuckett, poor Lucy, Mistress Dale, Mistress Lucy, Mistress Lucy Dale, Mrs. Dale **First appearance:** 0001-ii-of-my-family-friends-neighbours-and-enemies ## Snapshot Will's tenderhearted sister, softened by Ben Tuckett's courtship, whose innocent acceptance of an enemy's kindness ignites her brother's wrath. ## Who they are Lucy Dale is the gentle sister whose tears come easily and whose affections belong to the worthy but plain Ben Tuckett. When Dennis Watson gives her and Rose a ride home through the snow, she confesses the name with reluctance, knowing Will will be angry, and her brother's sharp scolding reduces her to weeping until Rose intervenes. Her soft nature and the loyalty of her suitor make her a quiet measure of the household's warmth, and her small transgression shows how the feud reaches even the tenderest members of the family. ## Relationships ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _romantic_ Lucy is the narrator's beloved, a central figure of affection and emotional anchor throughout the story. ### [Jack Drumbleforth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jack_drumbleforth) _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) _friendship_ Lucy and Rose Lisle share a complex friendship, bound by affection but strained by their mutual connection to the narrator. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _romantic_ Lucy is the narrator's beloved, a central figure of affection and emotional anchor throughout the story. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _romantic_ Lucy is the narrator's beloved, a central figure of affection and emotional anchor throughout the story. ### [Jack Drumbleforth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jack_drumbleforth) _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) _friendship_ Lucy and Rose Lisle share a complex friendship, bound by affection but strained by their mutual connection to the narrator. ### [Jack Drumbleforth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jack_drumbleforth) _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) _friendship_ Lucy and Rose Lisle share a complex friendship, bound by affection but strained by their mutual connection to the narrator. ## In the story ### [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) Will's sister; mentioned but does not appear in the chapter. ### [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 Sorrow That Came After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/viii-of-the-sorrow-that-came-after) Present at Dale's Field when the body is brought home, peeping from behind her mother's gown. ### [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 sister; grows into a capable young woman, adept at domestic tasks, and is admired by Ben Tuckett. ### [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) Helps with decorations and planning, and is asked by Jack for a cut of game pie. ### [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. ### [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) Will's sister; helps prepare a chamber for Rose and is the object of Ben's affection. ### [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. ### [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) Will's sister; she lends Rose a white gown and arranges for Will to lead the dance with Rose. ### [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 Events Which Followed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvii-of-the-events-which-followed) Will's sister; Ben Tuckett is courting her. ### [Of the Remarkable Conduct of Dennis Watson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xix-of-the-remarkable-conduct-of-dennis-watson) Will's sister; accepts a ride from Dennis Watson in a snowstorm, causing Will's anger; is defended by Rose. ### [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 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) Mentioned as Will's sister, who accepted a ride from Dennis Watson, sparking the quarrel. ### [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) Present in the kitchen welcoming the travelers; asks what would be done with the King if Parliament prevails. ### [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 Coming Near of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxiii-of-the-coming-near-of-war) Frets that the enemy might shoot Ben in skirmishes around Pontefract. ### [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 Departure of Captain Trevor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxix-of-the-departure-of-captain-trevor) Helps nurse Captain Trevor and is the object of Ben's jealousy. ### [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 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) Expresses concern that Ben will be killed; mentioned in relation to 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 Surrender of Pontefract Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxviii-of-the-surrender-of-pontefract-castle) Sends messages to Ben via Will; buried Ben's money under the hearthstone at Dale's Field. ### [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 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) Engaged to Ben, helps prepare wedding finery, shares in the grief. ### [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 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) Ben's betrothed; agrees to delay the wedding. ### [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 My Journey to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xli-of-my-journey-to-london) Part of the group listening to Jacob; present at Will's return. ### [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. ### [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) Ben's betrothed; insists the men attend church for the banns. ### [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. ### [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 bride; marries Ben Tuckett, mother of twelve children. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy - 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