# Sir Peregrine Orme — Orley Farm character guide > Sir Peregrine Orme in Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sir Peregrine, young Peregrine Orme, Peregrine Orme, Sir Peregrine Ormes, the Ormes, young Peregrine, Peregrine junior, poor Peregrine, Peregrine the younger, And Peregrine, young Orme **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-cleeve ## Snapshot The proud old baronet of The Cleeve, who stakes his name and peace on Lady Mason's innocence and, in his loneliness, offers her his hand. ## Who they are Sir Peregrine is the upright, warm-hearted head of The Cleeve, grandfather to young Peregrine and father to the widowed Mrs. Orme, whose loyalty to Lady Mason draws him into the Orley Farm affair. His late-life proposal to Lady Mason exposes a tender, almost boyish need for companionship beneath the baronet's dignity, and his confidence in her shatters his health once doubt enters. His decline measures how deeply the case reaches into private life, making him the story's most affecting barometer of shame and devotion. ## Relationships ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _romantic_ Sir Peregrine Orme develops a romantic attachment to Lady Mason, proposing marriage to protect her reputation despite the scandal. ### [Mrs. Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme) _family_ Mrs. Orme is Sir Peregrine Orme's daughter-in-law, and they share a deep, affectionate bond built on mutual respect and care. ### [Lucius Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason) _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) _social_ Mother Smiley and Sir Peregrine Orme are distant acquaintances, with her viewing him as an unwelcome influence on her son Lucius. ### [Mrs. Orme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme) _family_ Mrs. Orme is Sir Peregrine Orme's daughter-in-law, and they share a deep, affectionate bond built on mutual respect and care. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _romantic_ Sir Peregrine Orme develops a romantic attachment to Lady Mason, proposing marriage to protect her reputation despite the scandal. ### [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason) _romantic_ Sir Peregrine Orme develops a romantic attachment to Lady Mason, proposing marriage to protect her reputation despite the scandal. ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _social_ Mother Smiley and Sir Peregrine Orme are distant acquaintances, with her viewing him as an unwelcome influence on her son Lucius. ### [Lucius Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason) _rivalry_ Lucius Mason resents Sir Peregrine Orme's romantic interest in his mother, viewing him as a rival for her loyalty and affection. ### [Lucius Mason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason) _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) _family_ Mrs. Orme is Sir Peregrine Orme's daughter-in-law, and they share a deep, affectionate bond built on mutual respect and care. ### [Mother Smiley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mother_smiley) _social_ Mother Smiley and Sir Peregrine Orme are distant acquaintances, with her viewing him as an unwelcome influence on her son Lucius. ## In the story ### [Lady Mason and Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiv-dinner-at-the-cleeve) Hosts the dinner; intends to lecture Lucius on farming; shows majesty and authority. ### [Dinner at the Cleeve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xiv-dinner-at-the-cleeve) Converses about hunting and farming; encourages Lucius to hunt. ### [A Morning Call at Mount Pleasant Villa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xv-a-morning-call-at-mount-pleasant-villa) Insists Lady Mason stay for lunch; demonstrates continued support. ### [The Staveley Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xx-mr-dockwrath-in-his-own-office) Accompanies Lucius to the confrontation and supports him, though feels uneasy about the visit. ### [Christmas at Noningsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxv-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?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxvi-why-should-i-not) Fiercely defends Lady Mason, expressing outrage at the charge of forgery; initially dismisses the legal threat. ### [Monkton Grange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxix-breaking-covert) Stays with Felix after the accident, provides sherry, and helps arrange his transport. ### [Another Fall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxx-another-fall) Resolves to propose to Madeline Staveley before leaving Noningsby; declares his love to her. ### [Footsteps in the Corridor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvii-peregrine-s-eloquence) Confronts Lady Mason in the drawing-room, arguing against her marriage to his grandfather. ### [Peregrine's Eloquence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxvii-peregrine-s-eloquence) The intended groom; Peregrine fears the marriage will damage his reputation. ### [Oh, Indeed!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxviii-oh-indeed) Dines at The Cleeve, discusses hunting and marriage with his grandfather, confesses his proposal to Madeline Staveley and her refusal. ### [Oh, Indeed!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xxxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/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?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xli-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xliv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xliv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/l-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/l-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/liii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/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?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxx-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?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/lxxx-showing-how-affairs-settled-themselves-at-noningsby) Lives quietly at The Cleeve, waiting for death, after his involvement in Lady Mason's case. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/characters