# Henry Lakington — Bulldog Drummond character guide > Henry Lakington in Bulldog Drummond by H. C. McNeile. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Lakington, Henry, Mr. Lakington, Herr Lakington, little Henry **First appearance:** 0001-i-in-which-he-takes-tea-at-the-carlton-and-is-surprised ## Snapshot Peterson's sadistic right hand, a man whose quiet cruelty makes even Drummond's grin fade when his name comes up. ## Who they are Where Peterson schemes, Lakington enjoys the dirty work, and his reputation for cold-blooded violence follows him through the gang's operations. Drummond speaks of him with a softness that is really menace, promising their little Henry the shock of his life before the end. He is the physical threat that keeps the early intrigue dangerous, the reason the game cannot stay merely clever. ## Relationships ### [Captain Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/captain_hugh_drummond) _rivalry_ Drummond's sinister and sadistic adversary, often acting as Peterson's lieutenant. ### [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/carl_peterson) _professional_ Peterson's chief henchman and accomplice in criminal operations. ### [The Duchess of Lampshire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/the_duchess_of_lampshire) _rivalry_ Lakington often targets or manipulates the Duchess as part of his schemes. ### [Captain Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/captain_hugh_drummond) _rivalry_ Drummond's sinister and sadistic adversary, often acting as Peterson's lieutenant. ### [Captain Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/captain_hugh_drummond) _rivalry_ Drummond's sinister and sadistic adversary, often acting as Peterson's lieutenant. ### [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/carl_peterson) _professional_ Peterson's chief henchman and accomplice in criminal operations. ### [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/carl_peterson) _professional_ Peterson's chief henchman and accomplice in criminal operations. ### [The Duchess of Lampshire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/the_duchess_of_lampshire) _rivalry_ Lakington often targets or manipulates the Duchess as part of his schemes. ### [The Duchess of Lampshire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/the_duchess_of_lampshire) _rivalry_ Lakington often targets or manipulates the Duchess as part of his schemes. ## In the story ### [In Which He Takes Tea at the Carlton and Is Surprised](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i-in-which-he-takes-tea-at-the-carlton-and-is-surprised) A brilliant but unscrupulous scientist and criminal, described by Phyllis as the second most dangerous man in England, who wants to marry her. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) Described as a brilliant but criminal scientist involved in burglary and murder. ### [In Which He Journeys to Godalming and the Game Begins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii-in-which-he-journeys-to-godalming-and-the-game-begins) Spotted by Drummond in a passing Rolls-Royce, confirming his presence in Godalming. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i) Owner of The Elms, described as a nasty man with a nasty face, accused by Miss Benton of being a criminal. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) Seen in the Rolls-Royce; speaks with Drummond during the fake breakdown. ### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Produces a thumbscrew to force the man to sign; is knocked out by Drummond. ### [III: In Which Things Happen in Half Moon Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii-in-which-things-happen-in-half-moon-street) Mentioned as having his jaw broken by Drummond in the previous chapter. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) Mentioned by Peterson as having a fractured jaw from the previous night's encounter. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) His room of ill-gotten treasures is the target of Drummond's exploration. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Mentioned as having a broken jaw from the previous night's events. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iv) Mentioned by Phyllis as a brute she hates. ### [Chapter III: The Drugging at Goring Bungalow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Leads the attack, uses gas to drug the group, and expresses cold fury and a desire for artistic revenge on Drummond. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Seen by Drummond pressing his face against the window of the bungalow during the drugging incident. ### [In Which He Spends an Hour or Two on a Roof](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/vii-in-which-he-spends-an-hour-or-two-on-a-roof) Sits at the table with malevolent fury, later performs the chemical disposal of the body and admires a box of diamonds. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i) Peterson's lieutenant, reveals he drugged Drummond and anticipates his torment. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) Furious and shouting orders, expresses anger at losing Drummond and at Ivolsky's death. ### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Administers an injection to Potts, disposes of a corpse in a chemical bath, and discusses the plot with Peterson. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i) A menacing figure who attempts to shoot Drummond from the roof but is thwarted when Drummond reveals the audience below; he vows revenge. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as Peterson's associate in the criminal combine, described as 'a nasty man.' ### [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) Sadistically kicks and whips Drummond and Sinclair; reveals the forged note; leaves for the night, planning to return tomorrow. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i) Sneering and sadistic; orchestrates the trap, kicks and whips Drummond and Sinclair, kisses Phyllis against her will, and threatens future torture. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Mentioned as being away, attempting to steal the Duchess of Lampshire's pearls. ### [XI: In Which Lakington Plays His Last "Coup"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/xi-in-which-lakington-plays-his-last-coup) Disguised as Indian entertainer Ram Dar, steals a Chinese cabinet, and later dies after being forced into an acid bath and struck by his own booby-trap. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as a target; Drummond intends to kill him and plans to give him a shock before the end. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) Disguised as the Indian entertainer Mr. Ram Dar, he performs mystic tricks and orchestrates the theft of the Duchess's pearls. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii) Returns to The Elms with the stolen pearls, prepares an acid bath for his enemies, and is horrified to discover the substitution. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii) Reported dead; involved in drugging Potts and the criminal plot. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/henry_lakington - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters