Satanstoe (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)

Characters Discussed

Cornelius (Corny) Littlepage, the narrator. As the son of a landed proprietor, he travels, on business for his father, between Albany and New York City, and, later, into the forests of New York State, where he engages in the battle of Ticonderoga and subsequent forays against Indian raiders.

Anneke Mordaunt, the beautiful daughter of Herman Mordaunt. Courted by Major Bulstrode, her father’s choice as a husband, and Corny Littlepage, she finally confesses her love for Corny, whom she marries.

Major Bulstrode, a British officer and the rival of Corny Littlepage for the hand of Anneke Mordaunt.

Guert Ten Eyck, Corny Littlepage’s friend, who is in love with Mary Wallace. After many difficulties, he finally wins her hand, only to be mortally wounded in an Indian raid before they can be married.

Mary Wallace, Anneke Mordaunt’s friend, who falls, too late, in love with Guert Ten Eyck.

The Reverend Thomas Worden, Corny Littlepage’s tutor and companion in his travels.

Herman Mordaunt, Anneke Mordaunt’s father, a wealthy landowner.

Dirck Van Valkenburgh, called Dirck Follock, Corny Littlepage’s friend.

Abraham Van Valkenburgh, called Brom Follock, Dirck Van Valkenburgh’s father.

Jason Newcome, a schoolmaster.

Jaap, Corny Littlepage’s black servant.

Mr. Traverse, a surveyor.

Susquesus, called Trackless, and

Jumper, Indian guides and runners.

Musquerusque, a Canadian Indian captive taken by Jaap at Ticonderoga.

Mother Doortje, a fortune-teller who warns Guert Ten Eyck that he may never marry.

Hugh Roger Littlepage, Corny Littlepage’s elderly grandfather.

Lord Howe, a British general killed at Ticonderoga.