Lady Mason and Her Son
An elderly baronet of The Cleeve, who supported Lady Mason during her trial and has become a close friend. He dislikes Joseph Mason of Groby.
The Cleeve
The elderly baronet, proud of his lineage, opinionated, and devoted to Mrs. Orme; he manages his estate carefully to leave it intact for his grandson.
The Cleeve
The heir to The Cleeve, recently rusticated from Oxford for boyish pranks; he is still immature and has incurred debts that trouble his grandfather.
The Perils of Youth
Advises Lady Mason on Lucius's farming, confronts his grandson Peregrine about his ratting escapades, and agrees to meet Lady Mason again.
The Perils of Youth
Confronted by his grandfather for his involvement in ratting and a fight in Cowcross Street; promises to give up the pursuit for two years.
Sir Peregrine Makes a Second Promise
Gives Lady Mason a second promise of friendship and assistance, advising her to ignore Dockwrath's actions.
Mr. Furnival’s Chambers
Mentioned as having been consulted by Lady Mason before Mr. Furnival; his friendship is valued but his legal advice is considered less valuable.
Dinner at the Cleeve
Hosts the dinner; intends to lecture Lucius on farming; shows majesty and authority.
Dinner at the Cleeve
Converses about hunting and farming; encourages Lucius to hunt.
A Morning Call at Mount Pleasant Villa
Insists Lady Mason stay for lunch; demonstrates continued support.
The Staveley Family
Passionately defends Lady Mason, calls her accusers brutes, and announces she will stay at The Cleeve.
Mr. Dockwrath in His Own Office
Accompanies Lucius to the confrontation and supports him, though feels uneasy about the visit.
Christmas at Noningsby
Observes the games from a distance, feeling bitterness and inner groaning over Madeline's interactions with Felix Graham.
Mr. Furnival Again at His Chambers
Shows public support for Lady Mason at Christmas church service; contemplates proposing marriage to her.
XXVI: Why Should I Not?
Fiercely defends Lady Mason, expressing outrage at the charge of forgery; initially dismisses the legal threat.
Monkton Grange
Deeply in love with Madeline Staveley, he attends the hunt at Monkton Grange and resolves to propose to her before leaving Noningsby.
Breaking Covert
Stays with Felix after the accident, provides sherry, and helps arrange his transport.
Another Fall
Resolves to propose to Madeline Staveley before leaving Noningsby; declares his love to her.
Footsteps in the Corridor
Left abruptly after proposing to Madeline; his departure is discussed at dinner, and Lady Staveley speaks favorably of him.
Love Was Still the Lord of All
Decides to propose marriage to Lady Mason, seeking to protect and befriend her.
What the Young Men Thought About It
Proposed marriage to Lady Mason; his grandson Peregrine disapproves and tries to intervene.
What the Young Men Thought About It
Visits Lucius to express his strong disapproval of his grandfather's engagement to Lady Mason.
Peregrine's Eloquence
Confronts Lady Mason in the drawing-room, arguing against her marriage to his grandfather.
Peregrine's Eloquence
The intended groom; Peregrine fears the marriage will damage his reputation.
Oh, Indeed!
Dines at The Cleeve, discusses hunting and marriage with his grandfather, confesses his proposal to Madeline Staveley and her refusal.
Oh, Indeed!
Hosts dinner, discusses property settlement with Peregrine, learns of Peregrine's love for Madeline Staveley, offers encouragement, and later meets with Mr. Furnival about legal threats against Lady Mason.
XL: I Call It Awful
Announces his intention to marry Lady Mason, determined to support her despite the impending trial.
How Can I Save Him?
Mentioned as the man Lady Mason is engaged to; she is determined to break the engagement to protect him.
Showing How Lady Mason Could Be Very Noble
Defends his intention to marry Lady Mason against Lord Alston's remonstrances; informs Lady Staveley of the engagement.
Showing How Lady Mason Could Be Very Noble
Begins to think his grandfather's marriage might facilitate his own; still uneasy about the connection.
Showing How Mrs. Orme Could Be Very Weak Minded
Receives Lady Mason's confession and is deeply shaken, struggling to reconcile her guilt with his previous trust in her.
A Woman’s Idea of Friendship
Struggles with the moral weight of Lady Mason's confession, debates the propriety of her staying at The Cleeve, and considers legal and ethical options.
A Woman’s Idea of Friendship
Briefly appears; Sir Peregrine informs him that the marriage plan is abandoned, but he is not told of Lady Mason's guilt.
The Angel of Light Under a Cloud
Mentioned as planning to marry Lady Mason, having taken up her case with enthusiasm.
It Is Quite Impossible
Deeply saddened and broken in spirit after the engagement is abandoned; shuts himself in his library and shows visible decline.
It Is Quite Impossible
Rides to Noningsby to speak with Lady Staveley about his suit for Madeline; is advised to wait a year and leaves without seeing Madeline.
Lady Mason Returns Home
Acts as the other bailsman but is not required to appear before the magistrates; the marriage idea has been laid aside.
What Took Place in Harley Street
Mentioned as having been engaged to Lady Mason, with the engagement now broken off.
How Sir Peregrine Did Business with Mr. Round
Struggles with his conscience after Lady Mason's confession; visits Mr. Round to negotiate but fails; retreats into silent despair.
No Surrender
Struggles with shame and heartbreak after Lady Mason's confession; withdraws from public life and resolves to surrender his duties but not his principles.
No Surrender
Tries to console his grandfather and argues against his surrender; shows deep pride in his grandfather's character.
The Evening Before the Trial
Initially startled by Mrs. Orme's plan to attend the trial, but yields after she reminds him of Lady Mason's confession for their sakes.
LXV: Felix Graham Returns to Noningsby
Mentioned by Lady Staveley as a potential suitor for Madeline, now set aside in favor of Felix.
How Am I to Bear It?
Begins to doubt Lady Mason's innocence after hearing the solicitor-general's statement; returns to The Cleeve and is instructed by his mother not to discuss the trial with Sir Peregrine.
How Am I to Bear It?
Anxiously awaits news of the trial; is advised by Mrs. Orme not to be troubled with details.
I Love Her Still
Confesses his love for Lady Mason to Mrs. Orme, showing the toll the trial has taken on him.
I Love Her Still
Accompanies his mother back to The Cleeve, confused by the events, and reflects on his own hopeless love for Madeline Staveley.
Farewell
Struggles with his desire to forgive and protect Lady Mason, but acknowledges the social impossibility of bringing her to The Cleeve.
Showing How Affairs Settled Themselves at Noningsby
Bids farewell to Madeline and Lady Staveley after learning of her engagement; plans to travel to Central Africa.
Showing How Affairs Settled Themselves at Noningsby
Lives quietly at The Cleeve, waiting for death, after his involvement in Lady Mason's case.
