# Philip Lisle — When Charles the First Was King character guide > Philip Lisle in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Philip, honest Philip **First appearance:** 0003-iv-of-philip-lisle-and-his-good-horse-caesar ## Who they are A pardoned highwayman turned loyal Royalist, he rides the countryside pleading the King's cause and gathering volunteers as war closes in on Yorkshire. ## 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) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/viii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvi-of-our-flight-from-that-neighbourhood) Suffers a head wound; determined to retrieve his horse; entrusts Rose to Will. ### [Of the Events Which Followed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxi-of-certain-joyful-events) Rose's father; returns home safely 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 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxiv-of-our-adventure-in-derbyshire) Companion to Will, cautious and experienced, leads the search through Derbyshire. ### [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) Drugged and bound alongside Will, he is freed by Will and helps subdue the villains. ### [XXXVI: Of the End of Our Search](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxvi-of-the-end-of-our-search) Rose's brother; expresses doubt about the innkeeper's guilt. ### [Of Our Visit to Castle Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxvii-of-our-visit-to-castle-hill) Accompanies the party to Castle Hill and helps knock at the door. ### [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) Accompanies Will back to Pontefract Castle; hears Ben's complaints about his house. ### [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) Blesses the wedding plans, rides to Newark, and is killed in action. ### [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) Rose's father; killed in battle fighting back-to-back with Jack Drumbleforth. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/philip_lisle - 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