# Squire Vavasor — Can You Forgive Her? character guide

> Squire Vavasor in Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Squire Vavasor of Vavasor Hall, Vavasor Hall, Squire

**First appearance:** 0052-liii-the-last-will-of-the-old-squire

## Who they are

The old, dying squire of Vavasor Hall, George's grandfather.

## In the story

### [Mr. Vavasor and His Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/i-mr-vavasor-and-his-daughter)

Alice's grandfather, a hotheaded, honest old gentleman who lives at Vavasor Hall in Westmoreland and decries the state of the country.

### [George Vavasor, the Wild Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/iv-george-vavasor-the-wild-man)

George's grandfather, who quarrels with George over raising money on the estate and ties up the property to prevent him from cutting trees.

### [Among the Fells](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxxi-among-the-fells)

The Squire is the host at Christmas breakfast, pressing Alice about her broken engagement and expressing his desire for reconciliation with George, though he insists on an apology first.

### [XXXII: Containing an Answer to the Love Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxxii-containing-an-answer-to-the-love-letter)

Alice tells him of her engagement; he is the first family member she informs.

### [Mr. Vavasor Speaks to His Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxxiv-mr-vavasor-speaks-to-his-daughter)

Mentioned as having given Alice a message for George, offering conditional support for the marriage.

### [The Inn at Shap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-inn-at-shap)

Sends a note offering reconciliation if George apologizes; George refuses.

### [XLI: A Noble Lord Dies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xli-a-noble-lord-dies)

The old Squire is obstinate and hostile toward George, calling him an 'ill-mannered cub' and refusing to be gracious.

### [Bold Speculations on Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/li-bold-speculations-on-murder)

George's grandfather, the target of his murderous fantasies due to his refusal to die and leave his estate.

### [LIII: The Last Will of the Old Squire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/liii-the-last-will-of-the-old-squire)

The old Squire is dying, but remains defiant and violent. He summons Mr. Gogram to make a new will, which is completed, and dies in the evening.

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