# Lord Cantrip — Phineas Finn character guide

> Lord Cantrip in Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cantrip

**First appearance:** 0042-xliii-promotion

## Who they are

A cabinet minister and ally to Phineas.

## In the story

### [A Cabinet Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xxix-a-cabinet-meeting)

A young peer from the colonies, who discusses Mr. Mildmay's resignation with Mr. Gresham after the meeting.

### [LIII: Showing How Phineas Bore the Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/liii-showing-how-phineas-bore-the-blow)

Phineas's chief; discusses the Rocky Mountain Railroad and political strategy with Phineas after the news.

### [Consolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/liv-consolation)

Sends Phineas a note about a meeting with the Prime Minister regarding the railway to the Rocky Mountains.

### [Job’s Comforters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxvii-job-s-comforters)

Advises Phineas against resigning, suggesting he stick to his work and expressing regret that he was not at his elbow to guide him.

### [LXVIII: The Joint Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxviii-the-joint-attack)

Present at the dinner; joins in the effort to persuade Phineas to resume his political career.

### [Madame Goesler's Generosity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxii-madame-goesler-s-generosity)

Phineas informs him of his resignation; Lord Cantrip expresses regret and advises him to delay the formal resignation.

### [The Beginning of the End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxiv-the-beginning-of-the-end)

Bids a kind farewell to Phineas, expressing hope for his return.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxxvi-conclusion)

Writes to Phineas offering the poor-law inspector position.

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