Orley Farm · Character
Lord Alston
A local nobleman and neighbor to the Ormes.
minor
Also known as Alston, old Lord Alston, Lord Alston, Thus Alston
First appearance: iii the cleeve
Lord Alston shows up with force in Monkton Grange. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An elderly sportsman who arrives in his chariot and inquires about Sir Peregrine's absence.
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In Monkton Grange: An elderly sportsman who arrives in his chariot and inquires about Sir Peregrine's absence. Later, in Showing How Lady Mason Could Be Very Noble: Remonstrates with Sir Peregrine about the marriage,…
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- Other
Character groups
- Legal professionals and family
- Extended cast and servants
- Minor witnesses and tradesmen
- Protagonist
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See Lord Alston in iii the cleeve