William Fletcher’s uncle, an eminent lawyer whose wealth William stands to inherit. He is determined that William marry his only daughter, Alice Fletcher, so that his family name will carry on. However, he disapproves of William’s interest in the Puritan radicals, so he puts a stop to the marriage and makes Alice marry Charles Leslie instead.
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Sir William Fletcher Character Timeline in Hope Leslie
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Volume 1, Chapter 1
...a gentleman’s son in Suffolk, England, destined to inherit the fortune of his wealthy uncle, Sir William Fletcher . Sir William is also determined that the younger William will marry his only daughter,...
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...leaving, William must tell Alice Fletcher the truth. He sends letters to her and to Sir William . A few days later, as he is preparing to leave his inn at Southampton...
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Volume 1, Chapter 2
...on a recent ship. He admits that his love for Alice was unique, recalling that Sir William offered him Alice’s hand in exchange for renouncing his views, which he could not do....
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William explains that Governor Winthrop’s letter has reopened old wounds. Following Sir William ’s and her husband’s deaths, Alice Fletcher ventured to the colonies, but the voyage proved...
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