# John Grueby — Barnaby Rudge character guide

> John Grueby in Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Grueby, John, Honest John, bluff John Grueby

**First appearance:** 0002-chapter-1

## Who they are

Loyal servant to Lord George Gordon.

## In the story

### [Chapter 35](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-35)

Lord George's servant, a square-built, imperturbable man. He shows disdain for Hugh and demonstrates his toughness by striking him with his whip when provoked.

### [Chapter 37](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-37)

Accompanies Lord George, disgusted by the public displays, and later interrupts Gashford's meeting.

### [Chapter 38](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-38)

Briefly appears, ushering Hugh into Gashford's presence before being dismissed.

### [Chapter 57](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-57)

Bluntly tells Lord George that Barnaby is 'stark, staring, raving, roaring mad,' leading to his dismissal.

### [Chapter 66](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-66)

Helps rescue Mr. Haredale from the crowd and brings him to the distiller's house, where he assists in his care.

### [Chapter the Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-the-last)

Remains loyal to Lord George Gordon until the end, staying by his side in the Tower and prison.

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