# Benjy Pennyways — Far from the Madding Crowd character guide

> Benjy Pennyways in Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pennyways

**First appearance:** 0011-x-mistress-and-men

## Who they are

Dishonest former bailiff of Bathsheba's farm, dismissed for theft.

## Relationships

### [Bathsheba Everdene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/characters/bathsheba_everdene)

_professional_

Benjy Pennyways is Bathsheba's dishonest bailiff, whom she fires for embezzlement, creating ongoing animosity.

### [Frank Troy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/characters/frank_troy)

_social_

Benjy Pennyways and Frank Troy are acquaintances who share a mutual disdain for Bathsheba, with Pennyways aiding Troy's schemes.

### [Frank Troy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/characters/frank_troy)

_social_

Benjy Pennyways and Frank Troy are acquaintances who share a mutual disdain for Bathsheba, with Pennyways aiding Troy's schemes.

### [Bathsheba Everdene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/characters/bathsheba_everdene)

_professional_

Benjy Pennyways is Bathsheba's dishonest bailiff, whom she fires for embezzlement, creating ongoing animosity.

### [Frank Troy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/characters/frank_troy)

_social_

Benjy Pennyways and Frank Troy are acquaintances who share a mutual disdain for Bathsheba, with Pennyways aiding Troy's schemes.

## In the story

### [Eventide; A Second Declaration](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/xxiii-eventide-a-second-declaration)

Present at the supper despite being dismissed for theft; praised by Coggan and Poorgrass for stealing nothing that evening.

### [The Sheep Fair; Troy Touches His Wife’s Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/l-the-sheep-fair-troy-touches-his-wife-s-hand)

Writes a note to Bathsheba revealing Troy's presence; tosses it into her lap; later recognizes Troy during the performance.

### [Converging Courses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/lii-converging-courses)

Pennyways reports to Troy about Bathsheba's appearance and her indifference toward him, while advising on legal matters.

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