Young Peregrine

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

Confronted by his grandfather for his involvement in ratting and a fight in Cowcross Street; promises to give up the pursuit for two years.

Dinner at the Cleeve

Converses about hunting and farming; encourages Lucius to hunt.

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.

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.

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.

Oh, Indeed!

Dines at The Cleeve, discusses hunting and marriage with his grandfather, confesses his proposal to Madeline Staveley and her refusal.

Showing How Lady Mason Could Be Very Noble

Begins to think his grandfather's marriage might facilitate his own; still uneasy about the connection.

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.

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.

No Surrender

Tries to console his grandfather and argues against his surrender; shows deep pride in his grandfather's character.

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.

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.

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.