# Giles Medlicot — Harry Heathcote of Gangoil character guide

> Giles Medlicot in Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Medlicot, Medlicot

**First appearance:** 0000-i-gangoil

## Snapshot

A free-selector and mill owner whose sugar crop sits on land Harry once claimed, offering an uneasy truce across the fence.

## Who they are

Giles Medlicot has bought and cultivated a stretch of river frontage that Harry Heathcote regards as stolen from his run, and the two men have clashed over fire, smoke, and suspicion. Yet Medlicot is no villain: he is reasonable, self-possessed, and willing to admit he may have been hard on Harry, even as he keeps the dismissed Nokes in his employ. His slow, wary rapprochement with the Heathcotes — and his growing interest in Kate Daly — makes him the story's most important counterweight to Harry's isolation.

## Relationships

### [Harry Heathcote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/harry_heathcote)

_rivalry_

Giles and Harry are intense rivals, clashing over land, resources, and personal pride in the Australian bush.

### [Kate Daly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/kate_daly)

_romantic_

Giles Medlicot is romantically interested in Kate Daly, creating tension with her brother Harry.

### [Bill Nokes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/bill_nokes)

_rivalry_

Bill Nokes and Giles Medlicot are adversaries, with Nokes often trying to undermine Giles as part of his broader conflict with Harry.

### [Jacko](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/jacko)

_professional_

Giles Medlicot and Jacko interact as employer and employee or as workers on neighboring stations.

### [Harry Heathcote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/harry_heathcote)

_rivalry_

Giles and Harry are intense rivals, clashing over land, resources, and personal pride in the Australian bush.

### [Harry Heathcote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/harry_heathcote)

_rivalry_

Giles and Harry are intense rivals, clashing over land, resources, and personal pride in the Australian bush.

### [Kate Daly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/kate_daly)

_romantic_

Giles Medlicot is romantically interested in Kate Daly, creating tension with her brother Harry.

### [Bill Nokes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/bill_nokes)

_rivalry_

Bill Nokes and Giles Medlicot are adversaries, with Nokes often trying to undermine Giles as part of his broader conflict with Harry.

### [Kate Daly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/kate_daly)

_romantic_

Giles Medlicot is romantically interested in Kate Daly, creating tension with her brother Harry.

### [Jacko](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/jacko)

_professional_

Giles Medlicot and Jacko interact as employer and employee or as workers on neighboring stations.

### [Bill Nokes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/bill_nokes)

_rivalry_

Bill Nokes and Giles Medlicot are adversaries, with Nokes often trying to undermine Giles as part of his broader conflict with Harry.

## In the story

### [II: A Night's Ride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/ii-a-night-s-ride)

Encountered by Harry on the fence; defends his employment of Nokes and criticizes Harry's prejudice against selectors.

### [Medlicot's Mill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/iii-medlicot-s-mill)

Medlicot is introduced as a determined sugar grower, isolated and at odds with his neighbor Harry Heathcote. He is courteous to the Heathcote ladies but resentful of Harry's perceived arrogance.

### [Harry Heathcote's Appeal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/iv-harry-heathcote-s-appeal)

Refuses Harry's request to watch Nokes, citing lack of evidence and English principles, creating tension between the neighbors.

### [VII: “I Wish You’d Like Me”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/vii-i-wish-you-d-like-me)

Visits Gangoil with his mother; walks with Kate and confesses his feelings; agrees to Christmas dinner at Gangoil.

### [The Bush Fight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/ix-the-bush-fight)

Assists Harry in fighting the fire and confesses that he saw his own man, Nokes, lighting the grass, admitting Harry was right about the arson.

### [X: Harry Heathcote Returns in Triumph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/x-harry-heathcote-returns-in-triumph)

Suffers a broken collarbone during the fight; is brought to Gangoil and nursed by the ladies.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/xii-conclusion)

Recovering from a broken collarbone; sits on the veranda and is left alone with Kate, hinting at romantic interest.

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