# Toby Sinclair — Bulldog Drummond character guide

> Toby Sinclair in Bulldog Drummond by H. C. McNeile.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Toby, Sinclair

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

## Snapshot

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

## Who they are

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 himself, a flash of temper that never shakes his allegiance. His eagerness and his willingness to stand down on command mark him as the dependable second Drummond needs in the field.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Trusted friend and occasional partner in dangerous missions.

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

_friendship_

Trusted friend and occasional partner in dangerous missions.

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

_friendship_

Trusted friend and occasional partner in dangerous missions.

## In the story

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

Drugged and asleep in the bungalow during the attack.

### [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 at the bungalow; suggests calling the police, which Drummond rejects.

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

Also affected by the drugging, slowly recovers and joins the others at the club.

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

Suggests dressing up and later proposes calling the police, which is dismissed.

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

Assigned to guard Phyllis and watch The Elms; reluctantly accepts the duty.

### [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)

Reported to have been attacked during a phone call from Godalming.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/x-in-which-the-hun-nation-decreases-by-one)

Bound and whipped by Lakington without crying out; shows defiance.

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

Bound and silent under Lakington's whip; maintains calm defiance.

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

Captured and bound, shares his experience of being knocked on the head.

### [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)

Accompanies Drummond to Laidley Towers but is sent back with the car; expresses concern about the plan.

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

Accompanies Drummond in the car, is sent back with the vehicle, and jests about marrying Phyllis.

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

On the roof with Drummond, eating a ham sandwich, observing Lakington's actions.

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

Present during the safe opening, comments on the explosion.

## Links

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