# Hildebrand Spencer Poyns de Burgh — A Gentleman of Leisure character guide

> Hildebrand Spencer Poyns de Burgh in A Gentleman of Leisure by P. G. Wodehouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hildebrand Spencer, Spencer

**First appearance:** 0001-a-gentleman-of-leisure

## Who they are

A young man with a long name, involved in the social circle.

## In the story

### [At Dreever](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/viii-at-dreever)

The twelfth Earl of Dreever, mentioned as the nominal ruler of the castle but actually controlled by his aunt and uncle.

### [XXVI: Stirring Times for Sir Thomas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_gentleman_of_leisure_se/chapters/xxvi-stirring-times-for-sir-thomas)

Hidden behind a curtain, the Earl of Dreever observes the confrontation, his presence hinted by the quivering curtain.

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