Philip Lisle

Of Philip Lisle and His Good Horse Caesar

Rose's father, revealed to be the highwayman Black Phil; gives Will a ride on Caesar and a guinea.

Of the Sorrow That Came After

Arrives at the scene of the murder, comforts Will, and helps transport the body home.

Of My Second Meeting with Rose Lisle

A King's man traveling to Nottingham; warns of civil war and leaves Rose in Will's care.

Of Philip Lisle’s Call to Arms

Announces the King's raising of the standard at Nottingham and appeals for volunteers to fight for the Royalist cause.

Of the Disturbance in Pontefract Marketplace

Leads the recruiting effort in Pontefract, draws his sword after being insulted as 'Black Phil, the highwayman,' and is knocked down and imprisoned.

XV: Of Our Escape from the Magistrate’s Custody

Knocked unconscious during capture, revived by Jack's cordial, defiant toward the magistrate.

Of Our Flight from That Neighbourhood

Suffers a head wound; determined to retrieve his horse; entrusts Rose to Will.

Of the Events Which Followed

Rose's father; has left for the King's side, along with Jack Drumbleforth.

Of Jack’s Letters from the Seat of War

Mentioned as having a cut across his fingers; sends his love to Rose via Jack's letter.

Of Certain Joyful Events

Rose's father; returns home safely from the wars.

Of Jack Drumbleforth's Return Home

Returns with Jack; gives his opinion on the war and the rebellion, arguing that all power is from God and that fighting the King is fighting God.

Of the Coming Near of War

Consents to Will marrying Rose but advises waiting; departs for Oxford with Jack.

Of My Ride with the Despatches

Seen leaning from an upper window at the Swan inn in York as Will arrives.

Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor

Helps Will deliver the despatch, serves under Prince Rupert, and fights in the battle.

Of the Progress of the Fight

Fights warily and coolly beside Will; announces the defeat and later decides to follow Prince Rupert.

Of the Evil News from Dale's Field

Returns with Jack and cattle, is present when the letter arrives, and insists on riding to Dale's Field to rescue Rose.

Of Our Ride in Search of Rose

Rose's father, rides with Will and maintains faith in his daughter's honor.

Of Our Adventure in Derbyshire

Companion to Will, cautious and experienced, leads the search through Derbyshire.

Of Our Fortunate Meeting with Captain Trevor

Drugged and bound alongside Will, he is freed by Will and helps subdue the villains.

XXXVI: Of the End of Our Search

Rose's brother; expresses doubt about the innkeeper's guilt.

Of Our Visit to Castle Hill

Accompanies the party to Castle Hill and helps knock at the door.

Of the Surrender of Pontefract Castle

Accompanies Will back to Pontefract Castle; hears Ben's complaints about his house.

Of the Death of Philip Lisle

Blesses the wedding plans, rides to Newark, and is killed in action.

Of Our Imprisonment in Pontefract Castle

Rose's father; killed in battle fighting back-to-back with Jack Drumbleforth.