# Mr. Glascock — He Knew He Was Right character guide > Mr. Glascock in He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Republican, poor Mr. Glascock, Glascock, the Honourable Glascock, the Republican Browning **First appearance:** 0012-xiii-the-honourable-mr-glascock ## Snapshot An honourable and wealthy diplomat who proposes to Nora Rowley, is refused, and finds himself fetching another man's child from Italy before finding love elsewhere. ## Who they are Mr. Glascock moves through the novel as the ideal suitor everyone can see except the woman he wants — wealthy, well-connected, and generous enough to ride at dawn to retrieve a child for people who are nothing to him. His refusal by Nora stings less than his growing friendship with the Spaldings, whose American directness both baffles and attracts him. He represents the road not taken, and his eventual happiness suggests that the novel's rewards go to those who can adapt. ## Relationships ### [Nora Rowley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/nora_rowley) _romantic_ Mr. Glascock is a wealthy suitor who proposes to Nora, but she rejects him in favor of Hugh Stanbury. ### [Nora Rowley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/nora_rowley) _romantic_ Mr. Glascock is a wealthy suitor who proposes to Nora, but she rejects him in favor of Hugh Stanbury. ### [Nora Rowley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/nora_rowley) _romantic_ Mr. Glascock is a wealthy suitor who proposes to Nora, but she rejects him in favor of Hugh Stanbury. ## In the story ### [Lady Milborough’s Dinner Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/iii-lady-milborough-s-dinner-party) Heir to a peerage, in Parliament; shows interest in Nora, hinting at marriage by offering to show her Monkhams. ### [IV: Hugh Stanbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/iv-hugh-stanbury) Mentioned as the wealthy suitor Nora is expected to fall in love with; compared unfavorably to Hugh Stanbury. ### [The Honourable Mr. Glascock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xiii-the-honourable-mr-glascock) Proposes to Nora Rowley but is refused; described as a good-tempered, reasonable heir to a peerage. ### [A Gentleman Comes to Nuncombe Putney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xvii-a-gentleman-comes-to-nuncombe-putney) Arrives at Nuncombe Putney, dines at Mrs. Crocket's, and meets with Nora Rowley to press his suit. ### [Verdict of the Jury—'Mad, My Lord'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xxxviii-verdict-of-the-jury-mad-my-lord) Departs from Turin to Florence with his American friends, leaving Trevelyan alone. ### [C. G.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xl-c-g) Feels desolate after parting from the Miss Spaldings; contemplates Nora Rowley and Caroline Spalding; later meets them by the Duomo. ### [The American Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xlvi-the-american-minister) Returns to Florence and is visited by the American Minister; attends a dinner party where he discusses American institutions. ### [The Republican Browning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lv-the-republican-browning) Returns to Florence and frequently visits the American embassy, showing interest in Caroline Spalding. ### [LVI: Withered Grass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lvi-withered-grass) Struggles with his desire to marry Caroline Spalding, deterred by Miss Petrie's hostility and the potential social pitfalls. ### [Sir Marmaduke at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxiii-sir-marmaduke-at-home) Referenced as the wealthy suitor Nora rejected for Hugh Stanbury. ### [We Shall Be So Poor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxvi-we-shall-be-so-poor) Mr. Glascock is staying in the same hotel as the Rowleys in Florence. He is engaged to Caroline Spalding and speaks warmly of Nora to her. ### [The Future Lady Peterborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-future-lady-peterborough) Observed interacting with Wallachia Petrie; later discusses her with Caroline, expressing difficulty in inviting her to Monkhams. ### [I Can Sleep on the Boards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxix-i-can-sleep-on-the-boards) Supports Emily's decision to go alone; provides a plan of the premises and believes Trevelyan will not harm her. ### [LXXX: “Will They Despise Him?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxx-will-they-despise-him) His engagement to Caroline Spalding is discussed; he is rumored to have been refused by Nora Rowley. ### [Mr. Glascock Is Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxxi-mr-glascock-is-master) Assertively overcomes Caroline's objections, demonstrating his strength and mastery in their relationship. ### [The Baths of Lucca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxxv-the-baths-of-lucca) Receives Trevelyan's letter; considers a journey to Siena before his marriage to Caroline. ### [Mr. Glascock as Nurse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxxvi-mr-glascock-as-nurse) Acts as a mediator and nurse, persuading Trevelyan to release Louey and advising Emily to submit to her husband for his sake. ### [Mr. Glascock's Marriage Completed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/lxxxvii-mr-glascock-s-marriage-completed) The bridegroom, an English heir to a peerage, marrying Caroline Spalding. ### [Monkhams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/chapters/xcvi-monkhams) Mentioned as Nora's former suitor; now Lord Peterborough; his wealth and rank are contrasted with his modest personal demeanor. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_glascock - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters