# Old Bates — Harry Heathcote of Gangoil character guide

> Old Bates in Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

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

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

## Who they are

An elderly neighbor and friend to the Heathcotes.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Old Bates is a hired hand or neighbor who works with Harry, though their relationship is marked by mutual wariness.

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

_professional_

Old Bates is a hired hand or neighbor who works with Harry, though their relationship is marked by mutual wariness.

## In the story

### [V: Boscobel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/v-boscobel)

Mentioned as a reliable but uncommunicative employee; Harry respects his skill with sheep but finds him lacking in imagination.

### [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 Harry, discusses fires and the Brownbie lads; enjoys his Sunday brandy-and-water.

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