# Louis Scatcherd — Doctor Thorne character guide > Louis Scatcherd in Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Louis, young Scatcherd, Sir Louis Scatcherd, poor Louis **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-greshams-of-greshamsbury ## Snapshot Sir Roger's dissolute heir, newly baronet and rich, who courts Mary Thorne while his mother prays he'll reform before the drink finishes him. ## Who they are Louis Scatcherd inherits the baronetcy, Boxall Hill, and a fortune still held in Dr. Thorne's trust, and he is determined his future lady shall be a lady. He is an invalid given to French drinks in the morning, and his clumsy courtship of Mary Thorne — compliments she finds abominable, rides he ruins by outpacing her donkey — is half gallantry, half calculation about the purse-strings. His mother's hopeful eulogies and his own precarious health make him the story's most uneasy heir. ## Relationships ### [Mary Thorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/characters/mary_thorne) _romantic_ Louis is infatuated with Mary and proposes to her, but she rejects him due to his dissolute character. ### [Mary Thorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/characters/mary_thorne) _romantic_ Louis is infatuated with Mary and proposes to her, but she rejects him due to his dissolute character. ### [Mary Thorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/characters/mary_thorne) _romantic_ Louis is infatuated with Mary and proposes to her, but she rejects him due to his dissolute character. ## In the story ### [X: Sir Roger’s Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/x-sir-roger-s-will) Mentioned as the intended primary heir; described as already showing signs of dissipation and having suffered from delirium tremens. ### [The Two Uncles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xiii-the-two-uncles) Referred to as Sir Roger's son, Louis Philippe, who is the current heir under the will. ### [Louis Scatcherd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxiv-louis-scatcherd) Sir Roger's son, whose dissolute life at Eton, Cambridge, and abroad is recounted; he now lives in London, avoiding open ruin but continuing a fast lifestyle. ### [XXV: Sir Roger Dies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxv-sir-roger-dies) Avoids his father's serious conversations and shows no concern for his father's warnings about drink. ### [Miss Thorne Goes on a Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxvii-miss-thorne-goes-on-a-visit) Though not in control of his property, he pressures Dr. Thorne to prioritize his interests over the squire's, adding to the tension. ### [XXVIII: The Doctor Hears Something to His Advantage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxviii-the-doctor-hears-something-to-his-advantage) Sir Louis, in poor health from drink, declares his intention to marry Mary Thorne to Dr. Thorne, who strongly opposes the match. ### [The Donkey Ride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxix-the-donkey-ride) At Boxall Hill, he is determined to propose to Mary despite Dr. Thorne's objections, but is delayed by a strange visitor. ### [The Small End of the Wedge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxxi-the-small-end-of-the-wedge) Attempts to court Mary Thorne but is firmly rejected; returns to heavy drinking in London. ### [A Barouche and Four Arrives at Greshamsbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxxiv-a-barouche-and-four-arrives-at-greshamsbury) Arrives at Greshamsbury in a barouche, showing signs of severe dissipation; rebellious against Dr. Thorne's guardianship. ### [Sir Louis Goes Out to Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxxv-sir-louis-goes-out-to-dinner) Arrives drunk at the Greshamsbury dinner, behaves boorishly, and is eventually prevented from drinking more by Dr. Thorne. ### [Will He Come Again?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxxvi-will-he-come-again) Arrives in a violent, drunken state, is put to bed by Dr. Thorne, and later begs for stimulants in a state of weakness and misery. ### [Sir Louis Leaves Greshamsbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxxvii-sir-louis-leaves-greshamsbury) Sir Louis attempts to pressure Dr. Thorne into allowing him to marry Mary, threatens foreclosure on the Greshamsbury estate, and leaves for Boxall Hill in a defiant mood. ### [The Two Doctors Change Patients](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xl-the-two-doctors-change-patients) Found by Dr. Fillgrave in a wretched state, dying from alcohol abuse. ### [Doctor Thorne Won't Interfere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xli-doctor-thorne-won-t-interfere) Through his lawyer Mr. Finnie, he is pressing Dr. Thorne to sell part of the Gresham estate. ### [The Race of Scatcherd Becomes Extinct](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xliii-the-race-of-scatcherd-becomes-extinct) Deceased; his body is interred, ending the Scatcherd line. ### [Law Business in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xlv-law-business-in-london) Sir Louis Scatcherd's recent death is a key topic, as it relieves Dr. Thorne and Frank's father from legal pressures and may affect the inheritance. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/characters/louis_scatcherd - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/characters