Jackson, Clydeward

Clydeward “Jack” Jackson is a character in Poison or Protect. He is a gentleman and a Tory.Poison or Protect, Chapter Two: A Most Inferior Assignment 
== Appearance ==
He is described as lanky, with a foolish smile. He is tall, but not often thought as such next to his friend, Gavin, who is of the same height but much larger. He moves quickly and has a tendency to slouch, which leaves him looking shorter and much less imposing than Captain Ruthven, despite being of a height. He has a wide mouth that falls into a habitual smile. 
== Personality ==
Jack is often described as being a buffoon and not terribly bright. He himself admits he hasn't the brains to make much of himself. At the same time, he is very friendly and most people instantly get along with him. He tends towards flowery language and grand gestures. 
== History ==
Jack’s father went to Oxford and was friends with with the Duke of Snodgrove and until he gambled away his fortune and killed himself with drink. Jack has been courting the duke's daughter, Violet, for months at by the start of Poison or Protect. 
== In the books ==
=== Poison or Protect ===
Jack along with his friend, Gavin Ruthven, attends a house party thrown by the father of the lady he is courting, Violet Bicker-Harrow. Violet's father, the Duke of Snodgrove, hired the Mourning Star, Preshea Villentia, to discreetly ensure his daughter not accept Jacks suit. Preshea doesn't need to work too hard, but only encourage Jack to behave exactly as he was like to: wildly and brashly. After making a complete fool of himself over the course of the party, he realizes Violet's interest is waning and attempts a grand gesture. He borrows an airship to serenade Violet at her window, with a lobster and a piccolo. Unfortunately, he chooses the wrong window and the entire house is awoken and drawn by Lady Flo's screams. Violet tearfully requests he desist his suit, and Galvin accompanies him home early. It is not great tragedy, for within a few weeks he fancies himself in love again - this time an American heiress. 
== Trivia ==
* Mr. Jackson to most, Jack is most often referred to as Jack by Gavin Ruthven. 
* Jack is not very good at horse riding.
*Jack is not good at dancing the waltz.
== Quotes ==
* “Jack laughed, a spark of joy that caught the lady’s attention.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter One)
*"This feckless blighter is Mr. Jackson" - Captain Ruthven (Poison or Protect, Chapter One)
* “Jack is pally with everyone.” - Captain Ruthven (Poison or Protect, Chapter One)
*"An attractive, cheerful chap, disposed to be engaging, but lacking in funds, title or brains." - Duke of Snodgrove (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* “Young Jackson is not so bad, but hasn’t two farthings to rub together and is foolish about the little that’s left.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* “In truth, Jack hadn’t the brains to roast a chestnut without assistance, but Gavin let him blether on.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* “Jack looked at him with the dead-ferret expression he always got when arrested by some revelation.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* “Best not to inquire: Jack’s thoughts sprang from a well so deep and dry that to ask after their origin was akin to dropping a pebble in a mine shaft and waiting to hear it strike bottom.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* “This was due to Jack’s nature – all quick movements and a tendency to slouch that resulted in a boyishly unthreatening aspect.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* “Jack had a reckless disregard for drawing rooms that Gavin envied and never failed to remark upon. ” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Two)
* "Show her I'm a man of deeds, not lobsters..." (Poison or Protect, Chapter Four)
* “However, ignorance had never stopped Jack from waxing poetical on any subject.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Four)
* “Jack’s antics were becoming extreme with desperation. ” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Poor Jack had never learned that what could be charming during a ball became gauche over long rainy days in the countryside.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Poor Jack was abysmal at cards, and what little funds he possessed were bound to be lost in the space of the two hours it would take the ladies to walk the grounds.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Jack, having lost all his funds and not so dim as to dip into imaginary coffers, came to join Gavin.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Perceptive blighter. Jack was a buffoon, but he wasn’t stupid.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Gavin loved Jack for his easygoing nature and big heart. He was truly the most loyal of friends. But the man could get right barmy notions in his head.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Ten)
== References ==
Category:Characters
Category:Parasolverse Characters