# Ted Jerningham — Bulldog Drummond character guide

> Ted Jerningham in Bulldog Drummond by H. C. McNeile.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Ted, Jerningham, old Ted

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

## Snapshot

One of Drummond's old war comrades, cheerfully reckless and always ready to enlist in whatever scrap his friend is brewing.

## Who they are

Ted belongs to the tight circle of ex-officers who treat Drummond's schemes as the best sport going, greeting each new plan with delighted enthusiasm and a demand to be included. Where Drummond supplies cunning, Ted supplies appetite for the fight, and his eagerness to rope in old friends like Toby Sinclair keeps the band growing. He represents the easy camaraderie that makes the coming campaign feel like a reunion as much as a manhunt.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

A fellow clubman and loyal companion in Drummond's adventures.

### [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/carl_peterson)

_rivalry_

Peterson sees Jerningham as an irritating obstacle aligned with Drummond.

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

_friendship_

A fellow clubman and loyal companion in Drummond's adventures.

### [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/carl_peterson)

_rivalry_

Peterson sees Jerningham as an irritating obstacle aligned with Drummond.

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

_friendship_

A fellow clubman and loyal companion in Drummond's adventures.

### [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/characters/carl_peterson)

_rivalry_

Peterson sees Jerningham as an irritating obstacle aligned with Drummond.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as a potential recruit for the diversion.

### [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)

Tasked with obtaining a waiter's disguise for the Paris operation.

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

Tasked with obtaining a waiter's outfit for the Paris plan; later reports on Potts's condition.

### [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)

Disguised as a waiter in Paris; pilots Potts to safety; accompanies Drummond on the boat.

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

Disguised as a waiter, delivers a cryptic warning about the ledger at Godalming before being ejected from the restaurant.

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

Strolls on deck with the American and later pilots Drummond to lunch.

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

Brings Potts to The Elms and jokes about Drummond's upcoming wedding.

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

Brings Potts to The Elms; provides comic relief and champagne.

## Links

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