# Lucius Mason — Orley Farm character guide > Lucius Mason in Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** little Lucius Mason, baby Lucius, Mr. Mason, Lucius Mason, Lucius, young Lucius Mason, young Mason, Master Lucius, Mr. Lucius Mason **First appearance:** 0001-ii-lady-mason-and-her-son ## Snapshot Lady Mason's proud, earnest son, fresh from Germany and full of agricultural schemes, determined to defend his mother's honor against her accusers. ## Who they are Lucius Mason returns to Orley Farm as its young master, convinced of his rights and impatient with anyone who questions them. When Dockwrath begins spreading accusations of forgery against his mother, Lucius wants to indict the man for libel and rides to confront him, taking Peregrine Orme along for support. His filial loyalty is genuine, but his pride and inexperience make him a volatile defender of a cause far more complicated than he understands. ## Relationships ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _family_ Mother Smiley is Lucius Mason's mother, a domineering and manipulative figure who controls his life and decisions. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _family_ Lady Mason is Lucius Mason's mother, and their relationship is strained by secrets and her desperate attempts to protect him. ### [Mrs. Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme) _social_ Lucius Mason interacts with Mrs. Orme as a family acquaintance, but he resents her close friendship with his mother. ### [Sir Peregrine Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme) _rivalry_ Lucius Mason resents Sir Peregrine Orme's romantic interest in his mother, viewing him as a rival for her loyalty and affection. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _family_ Lady Mason is Lucius Mason's mother, and their relationship is strained by secrets and her desperate attempts to protect him. ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _family_ Mother Smiley is Lucius Mason's mother, a domineering and manipulative figure who controls his life and decisions. ### [Mrs. Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme) _social_ Lucius Mason interacts with Mrs. Orme as a family acquaintance, but he resents her close friendship with his mother. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _family_ Lady Mason is Lucius Mason's mother, and their relationship is strained by secrets and her desperate attempts to protect him. ### [Sir Peregrine Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme) _rivalry_ Lucius Mason resents Sir Peregrine Orme's romantic interest in his mother, viewing him as a rival for her loyalty and affection. ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _family_ Mother Smiley is Lucius Mason's mother, a domineering and manipulative figure who controls his life and decisions. ### [Sir Peregrine Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme) _rivalry_ Lucius Mason resents Sir Peregrine Orme's romantic interest in his mother, viewing him as a rival for her loyalty and affection. ### [Mrs. Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme) _social_ Lucius Mason interacts with Mrs. Orme as a family acquaintance, but he resents her close friendship with his mother. ## In the story ### [The Commencement of the Great Orley Farm Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/i-the-commencement-of-the-great-orley-farm-case) The infant son of Sir Joseph and Lady Mason, to whom Orley Farm was bequeathed via a contested codicil. ### [Lady Mason and Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/ii-lady-mason-and-her-son) Lady Mason's son, now over twenty-two, who has returned from Germany to take charge of his own destiny. His education and future are a concern for his mother. ### [The Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iii-the-cleeve) Mentioned in contrast to young Peregrine; he is industrious and studious, pursuing chemistry and agriculture. ### [The Perils of Youth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-perils-of-youth) Discussed as having gone to Liverpool to buy guano for experimental farming, causing his mother concern. ### [The Masons of Groby Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/vii-the-masons-of-groby-park) Mentioned as Lady Mason's son, who currently holds Orley Farm under the disputed codicil. ### [XI: Mrs. Furnival at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xi-mrs-furnival-at-home) Visits the Furnivals in London, discusses intellectual topics with Sophia, and leaves early due to the awkward atmosphere. ### [Mr. Furnival’s Chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xii-mr-furnival-s-chambers) Mentioned as having been in Harley Street; his actions in disturbing Dockwrath's fields are noted as a catalyst for the renewed trouble. ### [Guilty, or Not Guilty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiii-guilty-or-not-guilty) Mentioned by Lady Mason as the reason she continues to seek help despite her troubles. ### [Dinner at the Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiv-dinner-at-the-cleeve) Reluctantly agrees to be forbearing; feels awed by the Ormes despite his democratic principles. ### [A Morning Call at Mount Pleasant Villa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xv-a-morning-call-at-mount-pleasant-villa) Gifted the pony carriage to his mother; absorbed in his studies; unaware of the legal troubles. ### [Mr. Dockwrath in His Own Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xx-mr-dockwrath-in-his-own-office) Confronts Mr. Dockwrath to defend his mother's honor, but is disconcerted by Dockwrath's calm defiance. ### [Christmas at Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxii-christmas-at-noningsby) Present as a guest, competes for Sophia Furnival's attention and feels confident in his own abilities. ### [Commerce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxvii-commerce) Stays at Noningsby, corresponds with his mother, feels slighted by her reliance on others, decides to leave, and confides in Sophia Furnival about his desire to defend his mother's honor. ### [What the Young Men Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvi-what-the-young-men-thought-about-it) Deeply troubled by his mother's engagement to Sir Peregrine and her refusal to rely on him; he feels a division between them and struggles to focus on his studies and farming. ### [Peregrine's Eloquence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvii-peregrine-s-eloquence) Discussed as opposing the marriage; Peregrine relays his discontent to Lady Mason. ### [How Can I Save Him?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xli-how-can-i-save-him) Lady Mason's son; her anxiety for him is a key reason for her distress. ### [John Kenneby Goes to Hamworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlii-john-kenneby-goes-to-hamworth) Seen by Kenneby walking at Orley Farm, but Kenneby avoids speaking to him. ### [Mrs. Furnival's Journey to Hamworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/li-mrs-furnival-s-journey-to-hamworth) Briefly seen by Mrs. Dockwrath; he refuses to interfere in his mother's affairs, asserting his dignity. ### [Lady Mason Returns Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/liii-lady-mason-returns-home) Acts as bailsman for his mother; feels hurt and resentful that she did not confide in him, but resolves to be a pattern son. ### [What Took Place in Harley Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lv-what-took-place-in-harley-street) Visits Sophia in Harley Street, proposes marriage, and asks her to visit Orley Farm to comfort his mother. ### [What Rebekah Did for Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lx-what-rebekah-did-for-her-son) Remains isolated and unaware of his mother's guilt. He speaks with Mrs. Orme briefly, expressing hope that the trial will prove his mother's innocence. ### [The Evening Before the Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiii-the-evening-before-the-trial) Stern and courteous but unsympathetic; insists on sitting beside his mother in court, yet remains oblivious to her guilt. ### [The First Journey to Alston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiv-the-first-journey-to-alston) Lady Mason's son, who insists on accompanying her to the trial despite concerns about the emotional impact. ### [Showing How Miss Furnival Treated Her Lovers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxvi-showing-how-miss-furnival-treated-her-lovers) Writes a love letter to Sophia expressing loneliness and plans to sell Orley Farm after the trial. ### [The First Day of the Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxviii-the-first-day-of-the-trial) Lady Mason's son; reacts emotionally in court, striking his desk and covering his face. ### [How Am I to Bear It?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxx-how-am-i-to-bear-it) Remains unaware of his mother's guilt; feels dissatisfied with the trial proceedings and writes a letter to Sophia Furnival expressing his distress. ### [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) Lady Mason's son, seated on her other side in court. ### [Mr. Furnival's Speech](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxii-mr-furnival-s-speech) Lady Mason's son, present in court and turning to his mother with an air of triumph during Furnival's speech. ### [LXXIII: Mrs. Orme Tells the Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxiii-mrs-orme-tells-the-story) Initially triumphant after Furnival's speech, he later learns the truth from Mrs. Orme and struggles with the knowledge of his mother's guilt, resolving to give up the property. ### [I Love Her Still](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvi-i-love-her-still) Writes letters to Mr. Furnival and Sophia Furnival, deciding to surrender Orley Farm and leave with his mother. ### [The Last of the Lawyers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-last-of-the-lawyers) Writes to Sophia announcing he will give up Orley Farm; burns her rejection letter and plans to go abroad with his mother. ### [Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxix-farewell) Preparing to leave for Germany with his mother; praised by Sir Peregrine as an excellent young man who bears his suffering without complaint. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters