Character guide

Peyrol

major

Also known as Master Gunner Peyrol, old Peyrol, Citizen Peyrol, the gunner Peyrol, the farmer Peyrol, Maître Peyrol, Papa Peyrol

An old gunner and farmer, central figure of the story, living at Escampobar Farm.

Arlette

major

Also known as Directly Arlette, fatal Arlette, a distracted Arlette

A young woman with a mysterious past, central to the emotional and plot developments.

Aunt Catherine

supporting

Also known as old Catherine, Catherine, Mademoiselle Catherine

Elderly aunt of Arlette, keeper of the farm and family secrets.

Michel

supporting

Also known as the innocent Michel

A simple, loyal man working at the farm, devoted to Arlette.

Captain Vincent

supporting

Also known as Vincent

A naval officer involved in the coastal operations and intrigues.

Citizen Scevola Bron

supporting

Also known as Citizen Scevola, Citizen Bron, Scevola, Bron, sacré Scevola

A revolutionary zealot with a violent past, living at the farm.

Lieutenant Réal

supporting

Also known as Réal, The absent Réal, Captain Réal

A French naval officer, secretive and involved in espionage.

Mr. Bolt

supporting

Also known as Bolt

An Englishman, possibly a spy, interacting with the French characters.

Symons

supporting

Also known as the undaunted Symons

An English sailor, part of the naval crew, with a bold demeanor.

The Abbé

minor

Also known as Monsieur l’Abbé

A priest who appears in the story, possibly connected to Arlette's past.

Amelia

minor

Also known as the Amelia

A ship, likely English, central to the naval plot.

Madame Réal

minor

Also known as Madame

Wife of Lieutenant Réal, mentioned in relation to his personal life.

Lord Nelson

minor

Also known as Nelson

British admiral, historical figure referenced in the naval context.

The Officer

minor

Also known as That officer, Your officer

An unnamed officer, possibly French, involved in military matters.

The Captain

minor

Also known as her captain

A captain, possibly of a ship, appearing in the narrative.

The Priest

minor

Also known as Monsieur le Curé

A local priest, possibly the same as the abbé, with a minor role.

The Master

minor

Also known as the master of the Escampobar Farm

Another reference to Peyrol as the master of the farm.

The Young Officer

minor

A young officer, possibly French, appearing in a scene.

Perose

minor

A minor character, possibly a local or a name mentioned.

Keats

minor

A minor character, possibly an Englishman.

Eugène

minor

A minor character, possibly a young man.

Jean Aubry

minor

Also known as Jean

A name mentioned, possibly a historical or minor character.