Character guide

John Trenchard

major

Also known as John, Trenchard, the said John Trenchard, Master Trenchard, Mr. Trenchard

The young narrator and protagonist, an orphan living in Moonfleet village.

Elzevir Block

major

Also known as Elzevir, grim old Elzevir Block, Block, Master Elzevir, Dear Master Elzevir, poor Elzevir, Master Block, Mr. Block

The stern but kind innkeeper of the Mohune Arms, who becomes John's guardian.

Grace Maskew

supporting

Also known as Gracie, old Maskew, Maskew, Only Grace, Grace

The daughter of Mr. Maskew, who forms a bond with John Trenchard.

Mr. Maskew

supporting

Also known as old fox Maskew, Mister Maskew, Yet Maskew, Milton Maskew

The villainous magistrate and father of Grace, who opposes John and Elzevir.

Ratsey

supporting

Also known as Master Ratsey, fugleman Ratsey

A loyal friend and fellow villager who aids John and Elzevir.

Blackbeard

supporting

Also known as Father Blackbeard, this Colonel John Mohune, whom we call Blackbeard

The legendary ghost of Colonel John Mohune, a former pirate and ancestor.

Reverend Mr. Glennie

supporting

Also known as The Reverend Mr. Glennie, Mr. Glennie, Master Glennie, Glennie, Parson Glennie, Parson Glennie—who

The local clergyman and schoolmaster who educates John.

John Mohune

minor

Also known as Colonel Mohune, Mohune, this Colonel John Mohune, John, Colonel John Mohune

The historical Colonel John Mohune, whose treasure is sought after.

Mr. Aldobrand

minor

Also known as Aldobrand, Krispijn Aldobrand, this Aldobrand, the said Krispijn Aldobrand

A Dutch merchant involved in the smuggling trade.

Aunt Jane

minor

John's aunt who takes him in after his parents' death.

David Block

minor

Also known as David, young David

Elzevir's son, who dies early in the story.

Cracky Jones

minor

A smuggler and member of the Mohune gang.

Mr. Bailiff

minor

Also known as bailiff

The local bailiff who enforces the law.

Granny Tucker

minor

Also known as jumps Granny Tucker

An elderly villager in Moonfleet.

Heer Roosten

minor

Also known as the said Heer Roosten

A Dutch sea captain involved in smuggling.

Ringstave

minor

Also known as Greening of Ringstave, Greening

A smuggler from Ringstave village.

Mr. Clerk

minor

A clerk who assists in legal matters.

Parmiter

minor

Also known as honest Parmiter

A villager and friend of Elzevir.

Lander Jordan

minor

Also known as Jordan, Captain Jordan

A sea captain involved in the smuggling trade.

Damen of Ringstave

minor

Also known as Damen

A smuggler from Ringstave.

Sam Tewkesbury

minor

Also known as Sam, Tewkesbury

A villager and friend of John.

Tom Tewkesbury

minor

A villager and relative of Sam.

Miss Arnold

minor

A schoolteacher in Moonfleet.

Old Mother Veitch

minor

An elderly woman in the village.

Master Turnkey

minor

The jailer at the local prison.

Dr. Hawkins

minor

A doctor who treats injuries in the story.

Old Guy

minor

A minor character mentioned in the village.

Fred Burt

minor

A villager and friend of John.

Ephraim

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.