Parliamentarians — Minor Figures

7 figures from Twenty Years After who appear only briefly. Each keeps their own page; this one gathers them so they can be read together.

Noll Cromwell

political leader · first appears Chapter 62

Chapter 62 · with D’Artagnan “I imagine, just now, that Noll Cromwell would not be inclined to trifle with us.”

president of the court · first appears Chapter 63

Chapter 63 · enemies with Charles I “‘What have you to say in your defense?’ asked Bradshaw of the king.”
Chapter 63 · with Charles I “‘Stuart,’ Bradshaw was saying, ‘listen to the roll call of your judges and address to the court any observations you may have to make.’”

officer · first appears Chapter 74

Chapter 74 · enemies with Charles I “because, instead of helping cut off the royal head condemned by those fellows called Mazarin, Cromwell, Joyce, Bridge, Fairfax, etc., we very nearly succeeded in saving it.”

general · first appears Chapter 74

Chapter 74 · enemies with Charles I “because, instead of helping cut off the royal head condemned by those fellows called Mazarin, Cromwell, Joyce, Bridge, Fairfax, etc., we very nearly succeeded in saving it.”

officer · first appears Chapter 74

Chapter 74 · enemies with Charles I “because, instead of helping cut off the royal head condemned by those fellows called Mazarin, Cromwell, Joyce, Bridge, Fairfax, etc., we very nearly succeeded in saving it.”

colonel · first appears Chapter 62

Chapter 62 · with Colonel Harrison “they had been sent forward by Colonel Harrison to announce to his colleague, Monsieur Bridge, the approach of the king.”

colonel and judge · first appears Chapter 63

Chapter 63 · married with Lady Fairfax “When the name of Colonel Fairfax was called, one of those brief but solemn silences ensued, which announced the absence of the members who had no wish to take a personal part in the trial. ‘Colonel Fairfax,’ repeated Bradshaw. ‘Fairfax,’ answered a laughing voice, the silvery tone of which betrayed it as that of a woman, ‘is not such a fool as to be here.’ A loud laugh followed these words, pronounced with that boldness which women draw from their own weakness—a weakness which removes them beyond the power of vengeance. ‘It is a woman’s voice,’ cried Aramis; ‘faith, I would give a good deal if she is young and pretty.’ And he mounted on the bench to try and get a sight of her. ‘By my soul,’ said Aramis, ‘she is charming. Look D’Artagnan; everybody is looking at her; and in spite of Bradshaw’s gaze she has not turned pale.’ ‘It is Lady Fairfax herself,’ said D’Artagnan. ‘Don’t you remember, Porthos, we saw her at General Cromwell’s?’”

Extracted from the original text of Twenty Years After. Made with Rho MD.