# Peter Darrell — Bulldog Drummond character guide

> Peter Darrell in Bulldog Drummond by H. C. McNeile.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Darrell, Peter, Mr. Darrell, the immaculate Darrell

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

## Snapshot

An immaculately dressed man about town whose vacuous manner conceals a keen, obedient soldier's mind.

## Who they are

Darrell strolls into Drummond's flat in a gorgeous dressing-gown, but the moment orders are given the vacant youth vanishes and a keen-faced officer takes his place. He offers everything he has without hesitation, though he would rather whip up the boys for a real scrap than practice low cunning. His willingness to follow precise instructions shows how Drummond's old battalion loyalty carries into civilian warfare.

## In the story

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

Helps Drummond by impersonating a drunk man to fool the watcher.

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

Mentioned as a friend who is guarding the American millionaire.

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

Receives a telephone call from Drummond about Potts's condition and the news from Belfast.

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

Mentioned as the recipient of a wire Drummond considers sending to allay uneasiness about his late arrival.

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

Receives a phone call from Drummond about the real Potts at Goring.

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

Drugged and unconscious; his head rolls over with a crack as the gas takes effect.

### [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)

One of the drugged men at the bungalow; questions Drummond about the plan and suggests rushing the house.

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

Confused and groggy after being drugged, questions what happened.

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

Expresses doubt about the plan but agrees to participate.

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

Mentioned as part of the diversionary group; his voice is heard after the 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)

Assists Drummond in the chase, helps incapacitate the sleuth, and participates in the Paris plan.

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

Another of Drummond's friends who arrives with the rescue party and informs Drummond that Ted and his pal have taken the car to London.

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

Accompanies Drummond to the aerodrome and later to visit Mullings; helps incapacitate the pursuer.

### [IX: In Which He Has a Near Shave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ix-in-which-he-has-a-near-shave)

Meets Drummond at Half Moon Street; reports Toby Sinclair's disappearance at Godalming.

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

Reports Toby's suspicious phone call and stays in London as headquarters.

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

Arrives with Mr. Green and a lorry of men to rescue the group.

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

On the roof with the others, watching Lakington and reporting his actions.

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

Suggests involving the police to handle Peterson.

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

Present in the room, snoring after the safe is opened.

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

Suggests involving the police after the capture.

## Links

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