He Knew He Was Right · Character

Mr. Bozzle

A former policeman turned private detective, hired by Trevelyan to watch his wife and retrieve his child, relishing the small tyranny of the law.

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Also known as Bozzle, this Bozzle, Samuel Bozzle, Mr. Samuel Bozzle

First appearance: xix bozzle the ex policeman

As a supporting figure in He Knew He Was Right, Mr. Bozzle is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The ex-policeman hired by Trevelyan; he has already asked his way to Nuncombe Putney.

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Mr. Bozzle is a retired policeman who now sells his services as an investigator, and Trevelyan employs him to spy on Emily and later to demand the return of the child. He loves power, loves tapping people on the shoulder with legal authority, and is thoroughly disconcerted when the mild clergyman Mr. Outhouse calls him a knave and threatens a real policeman. His grubby trade exposes how far Trevelyan's jealousy has descended, and his encounters with the Outhouse household measure the moral distance between the spy and his betters.

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Exeter social circle
London and minor supporting cast
Italian and extended family

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Louis Trevelyan
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Louis Trevelyan
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Louis Trevelyan
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Showing How Colonel Osborne Went to Cockchaffington
The ex-policeman hired by Trevelyan; he has already asked his way to Nuncombe Putney.
Colonel Osborne and Mr. Bozzle Return to London
Upgrades to first-class to travel with Colonel Osborne, gathers information, and reports to Trevelyan with detailed observations.
A Third Party Is So Objectionable
Reports to Trevelyan about Emily's alleged correspondence with Colonel Osborne.
Mr. Trevelyan's Letter to His Wife
The detective hired by Trevelyan; Trevelyan feels shame but relies on him to uncover the truth about Emily's correspondence.
Hugh Stanbury Smokes Another Pipe
The only one who knows Trevelyan's address; makes multiple trips to St. Diddulph's to surveil Mrs. Trevelyan; convinced of her guilt and works diligently to gather evidence.
Verdict of the Jury—'Mad, My Lord'
The detective who feeds Trevelyan's suspicions with cynical views on female virtue and a focus on collecting 'evidence'; Trevelyan both hates and depends on him.
Trevelyan at Venice
The detective diligently reports on Colonel Osborne's visit to the parsonage, fueling Trevelyan's suspicions.
Mr. Outhouse Complains That It’s Hard
Sent by Trevelyan with a written authority to claim the child; is rebuffed by Outhouse, called a knave, and forced to leave; reflects that he has overstepped his professional role.
Mr. Bozzle at Home
The ex-policeman detective is losing enthusiasm for the case, influenced by his wife's objections. He is seen at home with his coat off and a baby in his arms, struggling to maintain his professional authority.
Lady Rowley Makes an Attempt
Trevelyan's detective. He is found at home by Sir Marmaduke but refuses to give Trevelyan's address. After the meeting, Trevelyan tells him he will make no further attempts at reconciliation.
Sir Marmaduke at Home
Mentioned as the former policeman through whom the Rowleys must communicate with Trevelyan.
Self-Sacrifice
Hated by Trevelyan for defiling him with low dealings; considered a mercenary spy.

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