# Rose Lisle — When Charles the First Was King character guide > Rose Lisle in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Lisle, Rose, Mistress Rose, Mistress Rose yonder, Mistress Rose Lisle, Dear Mistress Rose, Hebe **First appearance:** 0002-iii-of-my-first-meeting-with-rose-lisle ## Who they are A dark-eyed, gipsy-looking beauty grown tall and stately, she lodges with the narrator's family and turns his quiet farm life upside down. ## Relationships ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _romantic_ Rose Lisle is a romantic interest and source of deep emotional conflict for the narrator, caught between loyalty and desire. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy) _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) _social_ Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection. ### [Earl of Leven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/earl_of_leven) _family_ The Earl of Leven is Rose Lisle's father or close guardian, concerned with her welfare and marriage prospects. ### [Jacob Trusty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jacob_trusty) _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) _romantic_ Rose Lisle is a romantic interest and source of deep emotional conflict for the narrator, caught between loyalty and desire. ### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/narrator) _romantic_ Rose Lisle is a romantic interest and source of deep emotional conflict for the narrator, caught between loyalty and desire. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy) _friendship_ Lucy and Rose Lisle share a complex friendship, bound by affection but strained by their mutual connection to the narrator. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/lucy) _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) _social_ Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection. ### [Earl of Leven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/earl_of_leven) _family_ The Earl of Leven is Rose Lisle's father or close guardian, concerned with her welfare and marriage prospects. ### [Jack Drumbleforth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/jack_drumbleforth) _social_ Jack Drumbleforth and Rose Lisle are acquaintances, interacting within the same social circles but without deep connection. ## In the story ### [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) A little girl from near London who finds Will after his fall and tells him her name and that she will soon leave. ### [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) Philip Lisle's daughter; befriends Will, shares stories about her father, and gives him a primrose. ### [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) Now a tall, stately maiden; stays at Dale's Field with Will's family. ### [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) A guest at Dale's Field; she helps Will's mother and later dances with Will, drawing admiration from Jack and Ben. ### [Of the Events Which Followed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xvii-of-the-events-which-followed) Living at Dale's Field, she wins the hearts of Will and his mother; Will watches her gather apples in the orchard. ### [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) Reads Jack's letter aloud to the assembled group; is described as looking 'mighty pretty'. ### [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) Stays with the Dales; accepts a ride from Dennis Watson; defends Lucy against Will's reproach and challenges his views on enmity. ### [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) Rallies Will on his silence after church and later notices his restless demeanor. ### [Of Certain Joyful Events](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxi-of-certain-joyful-events) Will's beloved; intervenes in the duel and confesses her love for Will. ### [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 by Will as the object of his love; not physically present in the chapter. ### [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) Troubled about her father Philip's absence and the approaching 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) Walks with Will in the meadows; waits with him by the road; helps tend the wounded Captain Trevor. ### [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) Nurses Captain Trevor and spends time with him in the orchard; reassures Will of her love. ### [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) Present in the kitchen scene, teases Ben about being afraid of bullets. ### [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) Mentioned as having been lured away by a false message claiming her father is dying. ### [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) The abducted beloved, reported seen with a cavalier near Sheffield. ### [Of Our Adventure in Derbyshire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxxiv-of-our-adventure-in-derbyshire) The object of the search; Will and Philip seek news of her. ### [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. ### [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) The kidnapped young lady; her location is disclosed by the innkeeper. ### [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) Rescued and recounts her abduction by Dennis Watson's men using a forged letter. ### [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) Walks with Will around his farm 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) Prepares for wedding, receives news of her father's death with sorrow. ### [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) Grieves her father's death; comforts Jack and learns the details of Philip Lisle's death. ### [Of My Journey to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xli-of-my-journey-to-london) First to recognize Will; expresses concern over his worn appearance; present at the reunion. ### [Of the Fate of Dennis Watson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xliv-of-the-fate-of-dennis-watson) Will's beloved; he resolves to marry her immediately upon returning home. ### [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) Pleading with Will to listen to the Vicar and forgive, showing her love and concern. ### [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 betrothed; walks with him in the evening and attends church. ### [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 Will Dale, becomes mistress of Dale's Field. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/characters/rose_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