# Sir Humphrey Maltravers — Decline and Fall character guide

> Sir Humphrey Maltravers in Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maltravers, old Maltravers

**First appearance:** 0019-part-ii-vi-a-hitch-in-the-wedding-preparations

## Who they are

A cynical lawyer and politician involved in Paul's case.

## In the story

### [Pervigilium Veneris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-pervigilium-veneris)

A guest who invites himself, plays cards, and shares his rags-to-riches story.

### [Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-iii-i-stone-walls-do-not-a-prison-make)

Home Secretary who offers to secure Paul's release if Margot marries him.

### [IV: Nor Iron Bars a Cage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-iii-iv-nor-iron-bars-a-cage)

Margot announces she will marry him.

### [V: The Passing of a Public School Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-iii-v-the-passing-of-a-public-school-man)

The Home Secretary is notified of Grimes's presumed death.

### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-iii-epilogue)

Mentioned by Peter in connection with Margot and the events surrounding Paul's imprisonment.

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