# Algy Longworth — Bulldog Drummond character guide

> Algy Longworth in Bulldog Drummond by H. C. McNeile.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Algy, Longworth

**First appearance:** 0001-i-in-which-he-takes-tea-at-the-carlton-and-is-surprised

## Snapshot

Behind the eyeglass and flippant drawl sits a sharp observer who can see farther into a brick wall than most men.

## Who they are

Algy is the first friend Drummond ropes into the conspiracy, greeting the scheme as the most priceless thing he has ever heard. His one condition, an armistice during Ascot week, captures his priorities, but Drummond trusts his iron nerve and his eye for people. He is the recruiter and sounding board who turns a solo vendetta into a gang of trustworthy sportsmen.

## Relationships

### [Captain Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/captain_hugh_drummond)

_friendship_

Drummond's closest friend and frequent sidekick, often providing comic relief.

### [Captain Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/captain_hugh_drummond)

_friendship_

Drummond's closest friend and frequent sidekick, often providing comic relief.

### [Captain Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/captain_hugh_drummond)

_friendship_

Drummond's closest friend and frequent sidekick, often providing comic relief.

## In the story

### [In Which There Is Trouble at Goring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/v-in-which-there-is-trouble-at-goring)

Recruited by Drummond for the adventure; agrees to join the band and suggests roping in Toby Sinclair.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii)

Drummond's friend at the club; listens to the plan and agrees to help, suggesting Toby Sinclair.

### [Chapter III: The Drugging at Goring Bungalow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii)

Present at the bungalow, drugged and asleep along with the others.

### [VI: In Which a Very Old Game Takes Place on the Hog's Back](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/vi-in-which-a-very-old-game-takes-place-on-the-hog-s-back)

Drugged and confused at the bungalow; jokes about his headache.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i)

Suffers from the aftereffects of the drugging, complains about his head, and is reluctant to take action.

### [The Plan of Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii)

Mocks Drummond's speech and reluctantly agrees to use his car for the diversion.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as part of the diversionary group singing and causing a crash.

### [In Which He Goes to Paris for a Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/viii-in-which-he-goes-to-paris-for-a-night)

Left to hold the fort in London while the others go to Paris.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i)

One of Drummond's friends who arrives with the rescue party and helps orchestrate the escape of Potts and the others.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii)

Left to hold the fort at Half Moon Street, protests being left out of the action.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iv)

His eyeglass is found in the ransacked dining room, indicating he has been captured.

### [X: In Which the Hun Nation Decreases by One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/x-in-which-the-hun-nation-decreases-by-one)

Bound and helpless, he taunts Lakington; later helps escort Phyllis and her father to safety.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i)

Bound and gagged alongside Toby; taunts Lakington despite being whipped.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii)

Captured and bound, comments on the situation.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii)

Assists in the rescue and is tasked with escorting Phyllis and her father to safety.

### [In Which the Last Round Takes Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/xii-in-which-the-last-round-takes-place)

Briefly mentioned as speaking to Drummond on the phone about Phyllis and her father.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii)

Reports that Phyllis and her father are safe; speaks to Drummond on the phone.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/algy_longworth
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters