Sir Marmaduke Rowley

Louis Trevelyan

Sir Marmaduke is Louis's father-in-law, and their relationship is strained by Louis's obsessive behavior toward Emily.

Louis Trevelyan

Sir Marmaduke is Louis's father-in-law, and their relationship is strained by Louis's obsessive behavior toward Emily.

Louis Trevelyan

Sir Marmaduke is Louis's father-in-law, and their relationship is strained by Louis's obsessive behavior toward Emily.

Showing How Wrath Began

Mentioned as Emily's father, governor of the Mandarin Islands, who approved of the marriage.

Showing How the Quarrel Progressed

Referenced as having been sent for from the Colonial Office; Trevelyan regrets marrying into his family.

The Republican Browning

Mentioned indirectly as the American Minister, Jonas G. Spalding, who is uncertain how to behave toward Mr. Glascock.

LXI: Parker’s Hotel, Mowbray Street

Has just returned to England; is furious with Trevelyan and desires to physically harm him.

Lady Rowley Makes an Attempt

Attempts to locate Trevelyan and the child by visiting Bozzle's residence in the Borough. He is frustrated by Mrs. Bozzle's evasiveness and later by Bozzle's refusal to disclose Trevelyan's address.

Sir Marmaduke at Home

Cross and out of temper due to Colonial Office troubles and a quarrel with Mr. Outhouse; unimpressed by Hugh Stanbury's visit.

Sir Marmaduke at His Club

Angry and disillusioned after his visit to Mr. Outhouse, he confronts Colonel Osborne at the club but is persuaded by Osborne's defense, leaving him more miserable.

River's Cottage

Informed of the visit; decides to visit Trevelyan himself, though he keeps this plan from his wife and daughter.

Major Magruder's Committee

Testifies before Major Magruder's Committee, feels humiliated and fears his career is over, but is later reassured by the Colonial Office.

Sir Marmaduke at Willesden

Visits Trevelyan at Willesden to demand answers about Emily's treatment; his indignation gives way to pity upon seeing Trevelyan's wretched state; later consults Dr. Turbury.

Showing What Nora Rowley Thought About Carriages

Returns home to face new domestic troubles; learns of Hugh Stanbury's proposal and Nora's rejection of Mr. Glascock; struggles with his disappointment over lost prospects.

Showing What Hugh Stanbury Thought About the Duty of Man

Writes to refuse consent to Stanbury's proposal, then visits the D.R. office to confront Stanbury, defending traditional notions of professional respectability.

The Rowleys Go Over the Alps

Travels with the family to Florence; refuses to touch Trevelyan's money but allows his daughter to pay her share of expenses.

We Shall Be So Poor

Sir Marmaduke has gone to Siena with Emily Trevelyan to search for Louis Trevelyan, who has fled with their son.

I Can Sleep on the Boards

Averse to further intercourse with Trevelyan; reluctantly allows Emily to go alone.

Self-Sacrifice

Trevelyan refuses to receive any visit from him, citing past insults.

The Baths of Lucca

Fretful about Nora's plans; will accompany Emily when others go to Florence for the wedding.

Mr. Glascock as Nurse

Attends the wedding with some grumbling, leaving Emily alone to contemplate her future.

Mr. Glascock's Marriage Completed

Present at the Baths of Lucca; subjected to Mr. Spalding's political discourse.

Lady Rowley Conquered

Initially opposes Nora's engagement, influenced by Colonel Osborne's negative remarks, but gradually realizes he cannot prevent it.

Four O'Clock in the Morning

Struggles with Nora's love affair; fails to place her with the Outhouses; reluctantly gives his blessing to Hugh and Nora.

XCIII: “Say That You Forgive Me”

Mentioned as having sailed from England; Trevelyan accuses him of being an enemy.

XCIV: A Real Christian

Suggests Nora stay with Mrs. Outhouse; offers an allowance but is unable to propose a suitable residence.