Bulldog Drummond · Character

Toby Sinclair

A decorated young officer and loyal lieutenant who grumbles at being left out of the fight but never disobeys.

supporting

Also known as Toby, Sinclair

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

As a supporting figure in Bulldog Drummond, Toby Sinclair is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Drugged and asleep in the bungalow during the attack.

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Sinclair, a V.C. man, drives through the summer night with Drummond and presses to join the coming confrontation, only to be ordered to take the car back instead. He protests peevishly and threatens to marry the girl…

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See Toby Sinclair in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised

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Captain Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Trusted friend and occasional partner in dangerous missions. How this plays out →
Captain Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Trusted friend and occasional partner in dangerous missions. How this plays out →
Captain Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Trusted friend and occasional partner in dangerous missions. How this plays out →

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See Toby Sinclair in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised

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Chapter III: The Drugging at Goring Bungalow
Drugged and asleep in the bungalow during the attack.
VI: In Which a Very Old Game Takes Place on the Hog's Back
Drugged at the bungalow; suggests calling the police, which Drummond rejects.
I
Also affected by the drugging, slowly recovers and joins the others at the club.
The Plan of Attack
Suggests dressing up and later proposes calling the police, which is dismissed.
II
Assigned to guard Phyllis and watch The Elms; reluctantly accepts the duty.
IX: In Which He Has a Near Shave
Reported to have been attacked during a phone call from Godalming.
IV
His phone call to Peter is interrupted by a scuffle, suggesting he has been attacked.
X: In Which the Hun Nation Decreases by One
Bound and whipped by Lakington without crying out; shows defiance.
I
Bound and silent under Lakington's whip; maintains calm defiance.
Chapter II
Captured and bound, shares his experience of being knocked on the head.
XI: In Which Lakington Plays His Last "Coup"
Accompanies Drummond to Laidley Towers but is sent back with the car; expresses concern about the plan.
I
Accompanies Drummond in the car, is sent back with the vehicle, and jests about marrying Phyllis.
III
On the roof with Drummond, eating a ham sandwich, observing Lakington's actions.
I
Present during the safe opening, comments on the explosion.

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