# Hannibal Rouse — Perishable Goods character guide

> Hannibal Rouse in Perishable Goods by Dornford Yates.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Rouse, Brother Rouse

**First appearance:** 0001-perishable-goods

## Snapshot

A travelling brother who offers to read the Gospel and straightens a tie he does not wear, he is the most dangerous kind of guest.

## Who they are

Rouse installs himself among Mansel's party as a clergyman, preaching to a flock that finds him tiresome and taking in everyone but his host. Mansel never believed him, and the small tell — two hands going up to a collar that isn't there — confirms a professional spy keeping in touch with Rose Noble. His value is double-edged: he reports on the party, but his confidence that he is unsuspected will eventually let him lead them where they want to go.

## Relationships

### [Jonathan Mansel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/characters/jonathan_mansel)

_rivalry_

Hannibal is a cunning adversary who constantly undermines Jonathan's plans, viewing him as a threat to his own criminal empire.

### [George Hanbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/characters/george_hanbury)

_rivalry_

George actively hunts Hannibal as a criminal target, their encounters marked by mutual hostility and a personal vendetta.

### [Jonathan Mansel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/characters/jonathan_mansel)

_rivalry_

Hannibal is a cunning adversary who constantly undermines Jonathan's plans, viewing him as a threat to his own criminal empire.

### [George Hanbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/characters/george_hanbury)

_rivalry_

George actively hunts Hannibal as a criminal target, their encounters marked by mutual hostility and a personal vendetta.

### [Jonathan Mansel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/characters/jonathan_mansel)

_rivalry_

Hannibal is a cunning adversary who constantly undermines Jonathan's plans, viewing him as a threat to his own criminal empire.

### [George Hanbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/characters/george_hanbury)

_rivalry_

George actively hunts Hannibal as a criminal target, their encounters marked by mutual hostility and a personal vendetta.

## In the story

### [I: First Blood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/i-first-blood)

The narrator, who is troubled by his role in revealing Mansel's secret to Adèle.

### [II: We Take the Field](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/ii-we-take-the-field)

A bumbling clergyman encountered on the road, who recognizes Mansel and may be of use.

### [III: In Touch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/iii-in-touch)

Delivers the box of hair, claims to have met Mr. Wilberforce, and is dismissed by Mansel. Later apologizes for his behavior.

### [IV: The Castle of Gath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/iv-the-castle-of-gath)

Narrates the chapter; follows Casemate in disguise and observes the encounter with Mansel's car.

### [VI: The Love of a Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/vi-the-love-of-a-lady)

The antagonist, who is angered by the group's actions and strikes Adèle, prompting Mansel's decision to leave.

## Links

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