# Augustus Basset — Greene Ferne Farm character guide

> Augustus Basset in Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Augustus, Basset

**First appearance:** 0003-iii-the-nether-millstone

## Who they are

The red-nosed bailie who mutters to himself and knows exactly how much ale it takes to bring a hayfield back to work.

## Relationships

### [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne)

_rivalry_

Augustus and Val are antagonists, with frequent interactions hinting at competition or conflict.

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_rivalry_

Augustus and Geoffrey are rivals, possibly competing for status or affection.

### [Squire Thorpe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/squire_thorpe)

_friendship_

Augustus and Squire Thorpe are allies or friends, likely united by shared interests.

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_rivalry_

Augustus and Geoffrey are rivals, possibly competing for status or affection.

### [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne)

_rivalry_

Augustus and Val are antagonists, with frequent interactions hinting at competition or conflict.

### [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne)

_rivalry_

Augustus and Val are antagonists, with frequent interactions hinting at competition or conflict.

### [Squire Thorpe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/squire_thorpe)

_friendship_

Augustus and Squire Thorpe are allies or friends, likely united by shared interests.

### [Squire Thorpe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/squire_thorpe)

_friendship_

Augustus and Squire Thorpe are allies or friends, likely united by shared interests.

## In the story

### [II: “The Sweet New Grass with Flowers.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/ii-the-sweet-new-grass-with-flowers)

A shambling, half-drunk hanger-on who begs a cigar from Geoffrey and grumbles about a potential strike of mowers.

### [IV: The Wooden Bottle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-wooden-bottle)

Falls asleep with the wooden bottle; his drunkenness is mocked by Valentine's poem.

### [X: A Fray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/x-a-fray)

Intervenes by striking Valentine's gun barrel, saving Geoffrey's life; provides first aid and directs the making of a litter.

### [XI: A Feast—Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/xi-a-feast-conclusion)

Witness to the duel; boasts but is disbelieved; later benefits from kindness and improves his behavior.

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