# Bridget Bolster — Orley Farm character guide

> Bridget Bolster in Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bolster, Bridget, The woman Bolster, That woman Bolster, Mrs. Bolster

**First appearance:** 0031-xxxii-what-bridget-bolster-had-to-say

## Who they are

A key witness in the Orley Farm trial, a former servant.

## In the story

### [The Masons of Groby Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/vii-the-masons-of-groby-park)

The other witness to both the codicil and the deed of separation, whose dual signature is highlighted.

### [Mr. Moulder Backs His Opinion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxvii-mr-moulder-backs-his-opinion)

A solid, square woman and witness for the prosecution; she enjoys the prospect of being well fed during the trial.

### [LXXI: Showing How John Kenneby and Bridget Bolster Bore Themselves in Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxi-showing-how-john-kenneby-and-bridget-bolster-bore-themselves-in-court)

A composed and unflappable witness for the prosecution, who remains steady under Chaffanbrass's aggressive questioning.

### [John Kenneby's Doom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvii-john-kenneby-s-doom)

The witness who signed the will only once; asserts at the party that the signature was not Sir Joseph's.

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