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Bancroft, Mr. Henry

POWDER AND PATCH

Son of Harold Bancroft

Fought a duel with Lord Marchand. Vied with Philip for Cleone's favors. Described as overdressed, affected a languid and suitably bored demeanor. Sir Maurice calls him a polished coxcomb, a conceited, painted puppet.

Bancroft, Sir Harold

POWDER AND PATCH

Father of Henry Bancroft

Proud of his son's exploits. Reads a letter to Sir Maurice and Cleone describing his son’s duel with Philip.

Besham, Harry

POWDER AND PATCH

Winner of a small wager with Tom Jettan

Brenderby, Sir Deryk

POWDER AND PATCH

A tall, loose-limbed man. Good fencer and quick to accept challenges. Cleone flirts with him to make Philip jealous, is forced to announce that she is engaged to him when Philip and James see her kissing him.

Butterfield, Jane

POWDER AND PATCH

Another one of Sir Maurice's choices for a wife but rejected.

Castlehill

POWDER AND PATCH

Father of Marianne Tempest

Charteris, Cleone

POWDER AND PATCH

Described as very lovely, with thick gold curls, eyes of cornflower blue and a pair of red lips that pouted or smiled in equal fascination - the joy and despair of the young men in the countryside.

Called “Clo” by her friends. She liked her cavaliers to be a la mode.

Charteris, Madam

POWDER AND PATCH

Mother of Cleone Charteris

Charteris, Mr.

POWDER AND PATCH

Father of Cleone Charteris

The third gentleman who lived around Little Fittledean. Described as possessing a chubby countenance.

Corvoisier, Guillaume

POWDER AND PATCH

Philip learned to fence from him in Paris.

Darchit

POWDER AND PATCH

James Winton stayed with him in Jerymn Street during his London season.

De Bergeret, Jules

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Philip's friends and seconds in his second duel with Henry Bancroft.

De Chambert, M.

POWDER AND PATCH

Friend of Henry Bancroft. Warns Bancroft against speaking of his dislike for Philip. Wears puce small-clothes.

De Chateau-Banvau, M.

POWDER AND PATCH

A middle-aged exquisite. Friend of Sir Maurice's who developed a lively interest in Philip's transformation.

De Chatelin, M. Henri

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Saint-Dantin's intimates. He bets on Philip winning the duel with Henry Bancroft.

De Chaucheron, Mlle. Clothilde

POWDER AND PATCH

A sprightly little lady, with roughish black eyes.

De Farraud

POWDER AND PATCH

Holds a party. Philip does not wish to attend as De Farraud's friends are very mixed, but changes his mind when he knows Bancroft is to be there.

De Flaubert

POWDER AND PATCH

Philip wore his grey dress in De Flaubert's

De Foli-Martin, Madame

POWDER AND PATCH

Her husband fought a duel with Philip. Philip considered her as he might consider an aunt, happily the lady was unaware of this.

De Fontenay, Jeanne

POWDER AND PATCH

Jules de Bergret holds her to rival Salevier in beauty while Philip does not.

De Graune

POWDER AND PATCH

Mentions to De Ravel that Henry Bancroft resents Philip's presence.

De Marcherand, Madame Julie

POWDER AND PATCH

The pearl that hung from her right ear inspired Philip to write an ode.

De Maugry, Duchesse

POWDER AND PATCH

Held a rout attended by Henry Bancroft and Philip.

De Ravel, Charles, M. de Vicomte

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Philip's friends- a mischief-loving soul

De Richelieu, M.

POWDER AND PATCH

Friend of Sir Maurice Jettan, Philp met him at Versailles.

De Saint-Dantin, M. Henri

POWDER AND PATCH

Close friend of Philip's. One of Philip's seconds in his second duel with Henry Bancroft.

De Sedlamont, Armand

POWDER AND PATCH

Pinked by Philip in a duel. No details about the duel or its cause.

De Vally-Martin, M. le Duc

POWDER AND PATCH

Another one of Philip's friends, offered as a second for his duel with Henry Bancroft.

De Vangrisse, M. Paul

POWDER AND PATCH

Another one of Philip's friends, offers to act as a second for his duel with Henry Bancroft. Is willing to hear Philip read an ode just to witness the duel.

Dering, Lady

POWDER AND PATCH

It is in her fateful ball that Cleone is caught kissing Sir Deryk Brenderby and finds herself engaged to both Sir Deryk Brenderby and James Winton

Fairfax, Lord Charles

POWDER AND PATCH

Admirer of Cleone. Introduces Philip to Cleone at his (Philip's) request when they meet for the first time after Philip returns from Paris.

Farmer, Lucy

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Tom's suggestions for Sir Maurice's bride vehemently declined by Sir Maurice.

Farmer, Miss Florence

POWDER AND PATCH

Olges Philip at the Duchess of Queensbury's party

Fletcher, Jeremy

POWDER AND PATCH

Lady Marmerstoke nearly married him, described by her as a masterful man

Fotheringham

POWDER AND PATCH

Lady Marmerstoke dallies with him at Lady Dering's ball

Francois

POWDER AND PATCH

Philip’s valet. A Frenchman described as sleek.

Grandcourt, Sir Humphrey

POWDER AND PATCH

Owner of 14 Curzon Street rented out to Philip.

Gregory

POWDER AND PATCH

Mentioned to have held a card-party, which was not attended by Philip

Charles II

POWDER AND PATCH

Jacques

POWDER AND PATCH

Philip’s groom. Meek recipient of Francois's reviling. Falsely described by Francois as a veritable fire-eater.

Jenkins

POWDER AND PATCH

Mentioned in passing as “a scoundrel.” Philip was sent to London to “finish the business” with him – and buy a wig.

Jettan, Maria nee Marchant

POWDER AND PATCH

Wife of Maurice Jettan

Described as possessing a placid disposition. Described by Sir Maurice as an angel of goodness, sweetness, amiability, and affection. A gentle lady with a sweet disposition, who adored her husband.

Jettan, Philip

POWDER AND PATCH

Son of Maurice Jettan

Described as masterful and handsome, but distressingly boorish in many ways in his youth. Direct and purposeful in speech and careless in dressing. Tall and handsome, 23 years old. An “unpolished cub” with no interest in London or the fashionable life. Refused to buy a wig and wore his brown hair brushed back from his face and tied with a black ribbon.

Jettan, Sir Maurice

POWDER AND PATCH

Father of Philip Jettan

Elder son of Sir Thomas Jettan. Was wild in his youth before marrying in 1729 at age 39 and settling down respectably. Described as tall, slim, somewhat dark regarding his eyes and brow, exceedingly modishly dressed and singularly quiet, cool, and soft-spoken in character.

Jettan, Sir Thomas

POWDER AND PATCH

Father of Maurice Jettan & Thomas Jettan

Built his house in Little Fittledean and christened it 'Jettan's Pride'. It was his hope that this family seat would break the tradition which held that every Jettan was a wild man at heart. Described as not without humor in spite of his vanity.

Jettan, Thomas

POWDER AND PATCH

Younger son of Sir Thomas Jettan. Never ceased sowing wild oats. Described also as an irrepressible scamp.

John

POWDER AND PATCH

Asked by a villager in Little Fittledean to ''look'ee now at them shoes' when Henry Bancroft walked by.

Juvenal

POWDER AND PATCH

First century Roman satirical poet. Philip came home to find Sir Maurice reading Juvenal.

King, Frederick

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Cleone's cavaliers. Wore so excellently fitting a coat that, it was said, he required three men to ease him into it.

La Pompadour

POWDER AND PATCH

Jeanne-Antoniette Poisson (1721-1764). Mistress of King Louis XV of France and awarded the title Marquise de Pompadour.

La Salevier

POWDER AND PATCH

Philip rates her as well enough, but passé. Described by him as the woman with the enormous wig. An opulent beauty.

Mainwaring

POWDER AND PATCH

Tom thinks his friend Mainwaring is coming to visit him but it turns out to be Philip returning from Paris.

Malmerstoke, Lady Sarah (“Sally”)

POWDER AND PATCH

Aunt of Cleone Charteris

Described by herself as not beautiful, but a great success because of her incorrigible behavior to gain notice. Also described as a queer and voluminous old lady with a taste for monstrous wigs. Tom Jettan has long been in love with her. She helps Philip court Cleone.

Marchand, Lady Dolly

POWDER AND PATCH

Was the cause for a duel between her husband and Henry Bancroft. Sir Maurice knew her mother.

Marchand, Lord

POWDER AND PATCH

Husband of Dolly Marchand

Fought a duel at Ipswich over his wife. Wounded in the lung and not likely to have recovered from the encounter.

Marchant, Maria

POWDER AND PATCH

Jettan, Maria

Mardry

POWDER AND PATCH

Saint-Dantin mentions in passing that Paul de Vangrisse fought a duel with him.

Marie-Guillaume

POWDER AND PATCH

Cook. Son of Francois's aunt. A very fair cook and a good garcon.

Moggat

POWDER AND PATCH

Husband of Mrs. Moggat

Valet, Footman. Described as long and lean, hapless, ruled by his wife and in turn as ruling over his master Tom Jettan.

Moggat, Mrs.

POWDER AND PATCH

Wife of Moggat

Cook for Tom Jettan. Described as the ruler of Tom Jettan's household and Moggat her husband.

Nutley, Miss Ann

POWDER AND PATCH

Wore Philip's carnations, Philp flirts with her to make Cleone jealous

Queensberry, Duchess of

POWDER AND PATCH

Hosts a ball where Philip met Cleone for the first time after his transformation

Wales, Prince of

POWDER AND PATCH

Mentioned as furious over the duel between Henry Bancroft and Lord Marchand.

Saint-Clamond

POWDER AND PATCH

Philip looks forward to meeting Clothilde at Saint-Clamond's rout but is persuaded to attend De Farraud’s party when he learns Bancroft will be there.

Salmy

POWDER AND PATCH

Asks Philip how he like La Pompadour.

Satterthwaite

POWDER AND PATCH

Old friend of Sir Harold Bancroft. Writes a letter to him with details of Philip's duel with Bancroft.

Tempest, Marianne

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Sir Maurice's choices for a wife. Described by Tom as a shrew at age 20.

Trelaweny, Sir Matthew

POWDER AND PATCH

One of Cleone's cavaliers. Affected the most wonderful stockings, clocked with butterflies.

Vallon, Le

POWDER AND PATCH

Scornful of Philip's eccentricities. One of Bancroft's seconds for his duel with Philip.

Winton, James

POWDER AND PATCH

Admires Cleone and proposes to her. Childhood friend of Philip and Cleone.

Winton, Jennifer

POWDER AND PATCH

Childhood friend of Philip and Cleone. Described as shy, with soft grey eyes and mouse-colored hair. Admires Cleone. Philip is kind to her at Lady Dering’s ball.

Winton, Mr.

POWDER AND PATCH

Father of James Winton & Jennifer Winton

One of the three gentlemen living in Little Fittledean. Described as a dull man with no wife, but two children.