Warden (Henry), alias Henry Wellwood, the Protestant preacher. In the Abbot he is chaplain of the Lady Mary at Avenel Castle.--Sir W. Scott, The Monastery (time, Elizabeth).
Warden (Michael), a young man of about 30, well-made and good-looking, light-hearted, capricious, and without ballast. He had been so wild and extravagant, that Snitchey and Craggs told him it would take six years to nurse his property into a healthy state. Michael Warden told them he was in love with Marion Jeddler, and her, in due time, he married.--C. Dickens, The Battle of Life (1846).
Wardlaw, land-steward at Osbaldistone Hall.--Sir W. Scott, Rob Roy (time, George I.).
Wardlaw (Henry of), archbishop of St. Andrew’s.--Sir W. Scott, Fair Maid of Perth (time, Henry IV.).
Wardle (Mr.), an old country gentleman, who had attended some of the meetings of “The Pickwick Club,” and felt a liking for Mr. Pickwick and his three friends, whom he occasionally entertained at his house.
Miss [Isabella] Wardle, daughter of Mr. Wardle. She marries Augustus Snodgrass, M.P.C.
Miss Emily Wardle, daughter of Mr. Wardle. She marries Mr. Trundle.--C. Dickens, The Pickwick Papers (1836).
Wardour (Sir Arthur), of Knockwinnock Castle.
Isabella Wardour, daughter of Sir Arthur. She marries Lord Geraldin.
Captain Reginald Wardour, son of Sir Arthur. He is in the army.