# Master Polydore Vigil — Lud-in-the-Mist character guide

> Master Polydore Vigil in Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Polydore, Vigil

**First appearance:** 0024-xxii-who-is-portunus

## Who they are

A scholarly recluse who studies fairy history and lore.

## In the story

### [XIV: Dead in the Eye of the Law](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lud_in_the_mist_se/chapters/xiv-dead-in-the-eye-of-the-law)

Rises after Nathaniel's speech to have the clerk read an ancient legal fiction that could be used to remove the mayor from office.

### [XV: “Ho, Ho, Hoh!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lud_in_the_mist_se/chapters/xv-ho-ho-hoh)

Leads the accusation against Nathaniel in the Senate, moving to have him declared dead; oversees the search of Nathaniel's house.

### [The Widow Gibberty's Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lud_in_the_mist_se/chapters/xvi-the-widow-gibberty-s-trial)

Succeeds Nathaniel as Mayor, donning the robes of office.

### [XXV: The Law Crouches and Springs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lud_in_the_mist_se/chapters/xxv-the-law-crouches-and-springs)

Receives the warrant for Leer's arrest and struggles between his loyalty to Leer and his respect for the law.

### [XXVI: “Neither Trees nor Men”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lud_in_the_mist_se/chapters/xxvi-neither-trees-nor-men)

Presides as judge, wearing purple robes, and calls for silence and order during the trial.

### [Master Ambrose Keeps His Vow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lud_in_the_mist_se/chapters/xxx-master-ambrose-keeps-his-vow)

Considers placing empty coffins for Nathaniel and Ranulph; his speech is interrupted by news of the fairy invasion.

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