Character guide

George Sherston

major

Also known as myself, me, I, Sherston, Mr. Sherston, Mr. G. Sherston

The autobiographical narrator and protagonist, a young foxhunting enthusiast who later serves in WWI.

Tom Dixon

major

Also known as Dixon, jaunty young Dixon, the unblenching Dixon, the delighted Dixon

A cheerful and loyal groom who works for the narrator and becomes a close companion.

Denis Milden

major

Also known as Milden, young Milden, VII Denis Milden, Already Milden, Master Milden, Young Mr. Milden, Mr. Milden

A fellow foxhunting friend who later becomes Master of the Potford Hunt.

Stephen Colwood

major

Also known as this Colwood, Stephen, the Colwood, Steve, Mr. Stephen, Colwood

A close friend and hunting companion of the narrator, part of the local gentry.

Aunt Evelyn

major

Also known as Evelyn

The narrator's aunt and guardian, who manages the family estate and supports his upbringing.

Cockbird

supporting

Also known as old Cockbird

The narrator's beloved and spirited hunter horse, central to many hunting scenes.

Colonel Hesmon

supporting

Also known as the Colonel, Colonel, The dear old Colonel, old Colonel Hesmon, Col. C. M. F. Hesmon, Lieut.-Col. C. M. F. Hesmon

A retired military officer and prominent figure in the local hunt community.

Dick Tiltwood

supporting

Also known as III Dick, Tiltwood

A young hunting friend and son of Canon Tiltwood, often riding with the narrator.

Harkaway

supporting

Also known as Highly strung old Harkaway, dear old Harkaway

A spirited and nervous hunter horse owned by the narrator.

Mr. Gaffikin

supporting

Also known as Good-natured Mr. Gaffikin, Cosmo Gaffikin, Cosmo Gaffikin, Esq.

A good-natured local character and hunting enthusiast.

Joey Dottrell

supporting

Also known as Joe Dottrell, Dottrell, Joe, old Joe

A local hunting figure and friend of the narrator's circle.

Old Man Barton

minor

Also known as old man Barton, Barton, good old Barton

An elderly local character, often present at hunt gatherings.

Fred Buzzaway

minor

Also known as Buzzaway, Will

A member of the hunting community, known for his boisterous nature.

The Master

supporting

Also known as The Master, Master

The Master of the Potford Hunt, a key authority in the hunting world.

Mr. Bellerby

minor

A local gentleman and occasional hunting companion.

William Dodd

minor

Also known as Dodd, But William Dodd

A servant or groom associated with the stables.

Nigel Croplady

minor

Also known as Croplady

A young man from the hunting set, often riding with the group.

John Homeward

minor

Also known as Homeward

A local character involved in hunt-related activities.

Miriam

minor

Also known as old Miriam, Faithful Miriam, Patient Miriam, faithful Miriam

A loyal household servant to the narrator's aunt.

Roger Pomfret

minor

Also known as Pomfret, ginger-haired Roger Pomfret

A red-haired hunting friend, part of the narrator's social circle.

Bill Jaggett

minor

Also known as Jaggett, Will

A local figure in the hunting community.

Jack Barchard

minor

Also known as Mr. Jack Barchard, Mr. Barchard, Barchard, Modest Jack Barchard, quiet Jack Barchard, old Jack

A modest and quiet hunting gentleman.

Mr. Pennett

minor

Also known as Disapproving Mr. Pennett, Percival G. Pennett

A disapproving local figure, often critical of the hunt.

Captain Huxtable

minor

Also known as rosy faced old Captain Huxtable, Captain Huxtable

A rosy-faced retired captain and hunt enthusiast.

Gentleman George

minor

Also known as George, young George

A young man known as 'Gentleman George' in hunting circles.

Mr. S. Colwood

minor

Also known as Mr. Colwood, the late Mr. S. Colwood

The late father of Stephen Colwood, a respected figure.

Squire Maundle

minor

Also known as old Squire Maundle

An old squire and landowner in the hunting district.

Rob Roy

minor

Also known as Rob, that wretched Rob Roy, darling Rob Roy

A troublesome but beloved hunter horse.

Arthur Brandwick

minor

Also known as Brandwick

A friend from the narrator's hunting days.

Sheila

minor

A young woman briefly mentioned in the narrator's social life.

Mrs. Oakfield

minor

A local woman, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.

Mr. Star

minor

A character encountered during hunting events.

Tom Seamark

minor

Also known as Seamark, Muster Seamark

A local figure associated with the hunt or stables.

Brownrigg

minor

Also known as Boots Brownrigg, The terrific Boots Brownrigg, the formidable Brownrigg

A formidable character known as 'Boots' Brownrigg.

Young Lewison

minor

Also known as Young Lewison, Lewison

A young man in the hunting set.

Kreisler

minor

A musician or character referenced in passing.

Captain Harry Hinnycraft

minor

Also known as Dear old Captain Harry, Captain Hinnycraft, Captain Harry, Henry, the Hunt

Honorary Secretary of the Hunt for many years.

Miss Clara Maskall

minor

Also known as Miss Maskall, Miss Clara

A local lady, possibly a friend of the family.

Sir Jocelyn Porteus

minor

Also known as Sir Jocelyn

A baronet and figure in the hunting world.

Jerry

minor

Also known as old Jerry

An old horse or character in the stables.

Crump

minor

Also known as Bill Crump, Good ole Bill

A local man, possibly a groom or farmer.

Young Ormand

minor

Also known as Ormand, Young Ormand

A young man from the hunting community.

Major Kinjack

supporting

Also known as Kinjack, And Kinjack, V Lieutenant-Colonel Kinjack, Colonel Kinjack, Colonel

A military officer who appears later in the narrator's army service.

Mansfield

minor

A character mentioned in the hunting or military context.

Lord Dumborough

minor

Also known as the Dumborough

A lord and master of the Dumborough Hounds.

Guy Warder

minor

Also known as Evidently Mr. Guy Warder, Warder

A gentleman encountered during hunting or social events.

Parson Yalden

minor

Also known as the Reverend Yalden, Reverend Yalden, Mr. Yalden

A local clergyman and occasional hunting participant.

Harry Buckman

minor

Also known as Buckman, young Buckman, Henry

A young man in the hunting circle.

Sunny Jim

minor

Also known as Jim

A cheerful character, possibly a servant or local.

Master George

minor

Also known as Master Georgie, Georgie, Mr. George, George

A young boy, possibly a relative or neighbor.

Charlie Peppermore

minor

Also known as Charlie, Peppermore senior

A member of the Peppermore family, involved in hunting.

Julian Durley

minor

Also known as Durley

A character from the narrator's hunting days.

Bishop

minor

Also known as young Bob, Bert Bishop

A young man known as Bishop, part of the local scene.

Mr. Whatman

minor

Also known as Whatman

A local character, possibly a tradesman or farmer.

Frank Peckham

minor

Also known as Peckham

A friend or acquaintance from the hunting set.

Mr. Macdoggart

minor

Also known as Mr. MacDoggart

A Scottish-sounding character in the hunting community.

Ned Noakes

minor

Also known as Noakes

A local figure, possibly a farmer or hunt servant.

Colonel Winchell

minor

Also known as Winchell

A military officer encountered during the war.

Bob Jenner

minor

Also known as burly Bob Jenner

A burly local man, possibly a groom or farmer.

Bill Sutler

minor

Also known as Bill, Sutler

A character mentioned in the hunting context.

Jack Pitt

minor

Also known as Jack

A local man, possibly a servant or hunt follower.

Captain Barton

minor

Also known as Barton

A military captain, possibly related to Old Man Barton.

Sam Bathwick

minor

Also known as Bathwick, Mr. Bathwick

A local character associated with the hunt.

Captain Reynard

minor

Also known as Reynard

A captain in the hunting or military context.

Ben Trotter

minor

Also known as Ben, the ineffectual Ben Trotter

An ineffectual character in the hunting circle.

Joe Barless

minor

Also known as Barless

A local figure, possibly a farmer or hunt follower.

Parson Colwood

minor

Also known as the Rev. Colwood, The Rev. Harry Colwood, Henry

A clergyman and relative of the Colwood family.

Miss M.

minor

A mysterious or unnamed lady mentioned briefly.

Mr. Dearborn

minor

Also known as loquacious old Mr. Dearborn, old Mr. Dearborn, Old Dearborn

A loquacious old gentleman in the community.

Mr. Stoving

minor

A character mentioned in passing during hunting events.

Willie Regel

minor

Also known as Regel, Willie

A young man, possibly a servant or local.

Peter Baitup

minor

Also known as Peter

A local character, possibly a groom or farmer.

Bob Millet

minor

Also known as Millet

A local man in the hunting community.

Will Picksett

minor

Also known as big Will Picksett, Picksett

A big, strong local character.

Flook

minor

A character, possibly a horse or dog, mentioned briefly.

Mrs. Colwood

minor

Also known as Kind Mrs. Colwood

The kind mother of Stephen Colwood.

Maconochie

minor

A character, possibly a soldier or servant, in the war section.

Sibson

minor

A character mentioned in the military context.

Mr. Sponge

minor

Also known as Sponge

A character, possibly a literary allusion or local figure.

Mikado

minor

A horse or pet mentioned in the narrative.

Corporal Price

minor

A non-commissioned officer in the narrator's army unit.

Major Carmine

minor

A major in the army during the war.

Monsieur Perrineau

minor

Also known as Perrineau, M. Perrineau, mild M. René Perrineau

A mild-mannered Frenchman encountered during the war.

Heron

minor

A character, possibly a horse or bird, mentioned briefly.

Tony

minor

A young man or boy in the narrator's circle.

Windgall

minor

Also known as little Windgall

A small horse or pony mentioned in hunting scenes.