# Winterbones — Doctor Thorne character guide

> Winterbones in Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Winterbones, Ask Winterbones

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-sir-roger-scatcherd

## Who they are

Sir Roger Scatcherd's clerk and drinking companion.

## In the story

### [IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/ix-sir-roger-scatcherd)

Sir Roger's clerk, who drinks gin in the bedroom and is blamed by Lady Scatcherd for the room's stench; Dr. Thorne suggests sending him back to London.

### [X: Sir Roger’s Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/x-sir-roger-s-will)

Summoned to write a note summoning Dr. Fillgrave; dismissed from the room during the will discussion.

### [When Greek Meets Greek, Then Comes the Tug of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xii-when-greek-meets-greek-then-comes-the-tug-of-war)

Sir Roger's clerk, who locks the door on Lady Scatcherd's orders.

### [Sir Roger Is Unseated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/doctor_thorne_se/chapters/xxii-sir-roger-is-unseated)

Observes Sir Roger's deteriorating condition and reports to Lady Scatcherd.

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