Character guide

Bevil Jr.

major

Also known as Mr. Bevil, young Bevil, Bevil

The protagonist, a virtuous gentleman torn between love and filial duty.

Indiana

major

Bevil Jr.'s beloved, a mysterious and virtuous young woman of unknown parentage.

Mr. Sealand

major

Also known as Sealand, old Sealand

A wealthy merchant and father of Lucinda, who opposes Bevil Jr.'s marriage.

Sir John Bevil

major

Also known as John Bevil, Sir John, Bevil

Bevil Jr.'s father, a baronet who pressures his son to marry Lucinda.

Myrtle

supporting

Also known as Mr. Myrtle, Charles Myrtle, Charles

Bevil Jr.'s hot-tempered friend, in love with Lucinda.

Lucinda

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Lucinda

Mr. Sealand's daughter, pursued by both Myrtle and Cimberton.

Phillis

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Phillis, Madam Phillis

Lucinda's witty and scheming maid, in love with Tom.

Tom

supporting

Bevil Jr.'s clever servant, in love with Phillis.

Humphry

supporting

Also known as Honest Humphry, Master Humphry, Mr. Humphry

An old family servant of the Bevils, loyal and wise.

Cimberton

supporting

Also known as Sir Geoffry Cimberton, old Cimberton, Mr. Cimberton

A ridiculous, fortune-hunting suitor for Lucinda.

Mrs. Sealand

supporting

Mr. Sealand's wife, who favors Cimberton as a match for Lucinda.

Isabella

minor

Indiana's devoted servant and confidante.

Danvers

minor

A servant of Mr. Sealand.

Bramble

minor

Also known as Mr. Bramble

A lawyer associated with Cimberton's family.

Mr. Serjeant

minor

A legal officer who appears in a scene.

Target

minor

Also known as old Target

A minor character mentioned in dialogue.

Mrs. Judy

minor

Also known as Judy

A servant in the Sealand household.