# Prendergast — A Bid for Fortune character guide > Prendergast in A Bid for Fortune by Guy Boothby. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Baxter, Mr. Baxter of Mr. Prendergast, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Prendergast, That scoundrel Baxter, the tutor Baxter, that scoundrel Baxter **First appearance:** 0001-part-i-i-i-determine-to-take-a-holiday-sydney-and-what-befell-me-there ## Snapshot The tutor with the smug, self-satisfied face who stands behind his betters in the theatre stalls and does Nikola's work without ever seeming to. ## Who they are He moves through Melbourne and Sydney as a respectable servant of a noble household, greeting Hatteras with more cordiality than expected and betraying no surprise at anything. His presence in the front row of a theatre, his quiet errands, and the forged cablegram attributed to his hand mark him as the gang's inside man. The search for him after a girl vanishes turns a domestic employee into the plot's most intimate threat. ## Relationships ### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/unknown_narrator) _professional_ Prendergast appears to be a close associate or employee working alongside the narrator, possibly as a detective or agent. ### [Sir William Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/sir_william_hatteras) _rivalry_ Prendergast and Sir William Hatteras are direct adversaries, with Prendergast working against Hatteras's plans. ### [Lord Beckenham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/lord_beckenham) _friendship_ Lord Beckenham and Prendergast are allies who cooperate to oppose Sir William Hatteras. ### [Eastover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/eastover) _rivalry_ Eastover and Prendergast are direct opponents, often in physical or verbal conflict. ### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/unknown_narrator) _professional_ Prendergast appears to be a close associate or employee working alongside the narrator, possibly as a detective or agent. ### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/unknown_narrator) _professional_ Prendergast appears to be a close associate or employee working alongside the narrator, possibly as a detective or agent. ### [Sir William Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/sir_william_hatteras) _rivalry_ Prendergast and Sir William Hatteras are direct adversaries, with Prendergast working against Hatteras's plans. ### [Eastover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/eastover) _rivalry_ Eastover and Prendergast are direct opponents, often in physical or verbal conflict. ### [Eastover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/eastover) _rivalry_ Eastover and Prendergast are direct opponents, often in physical or verbal conflict. ### [Lord Beckenham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/lord_beckenham) _friendship_ Lord Beckenham and Prendergast are allies who cooperate to oppose Sir William Hatteras. ### [Sir William Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/sir_william_hatteras) _rivalry_ Prendergast and Sir William Hatteras are direct adversaries, with Prendergast working against Hatteras's plans. ## In the story ### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/prologue) One of Dr. Nikola's agents, instructed to deliver a letter in Paris and report back. ### [I: I Determine to Take a Holiday—Sydney, and What Befell Me There](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-i-i-determine-to-take-a-holiday-sydney-and-what-befell-me-there) The suspicious stranger in the Sydney saloon who tries to ingratiate himself with Hatteras, but is warned against by the lawyer. ### [IV: I Save an Important Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-iv-i-save-an-important-life) Appears as Mr. Baxter, the tutor of Lord Beckenham; Hatteras finds him suspicious and recalls seeing his face before. ### [V: Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-v-mystery) The tutor Baxter, whose face is familiar to Hatteras; he acts nervously and asks pointed questions about Hatteras's departure. ### [I Meet Dr. Nikola Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-vi-i-meet-dr-nikola-again) Referred to as Baxter, Hatteras's suspect who may have informed Nikola of his travel plans. ### [VII: Port Said, and What Befell Us There](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-vii-port-said-and-what-befell-us-there) Referred to as Mr. Baxter; acts as Beckenham's guardian, remains aboard at Port Said to write a letter to His Grace. ### [Our Imprisonment and Attempt at Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-viii-our-imprisonment-and-attempt-at-escape) Not seen again after the initial imprisonment. ### [Dr. Nikola Permits Us a Free Passage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-i-ix-dr-nikola-permits-us-a-free-passage) Appears at the door with a revolver, helping to trap Hatteras and Beckenham during their confrontation with Dr. Nikola. ### [I: We Reach Australia, and the Result](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-ii-i-we-reach-australia-and-the-result) Prendergast (alias Baxter) is the tutor of the false marquis; he flees with the impostor after the plot is exposed. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-conclusion) Mentioned as one of Nikola's associates, along with Baxter and Eastover, never heard from again. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/prendergast - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters