Barrington Erle

Phineas Finn

Barrington Erle is a political colleague and party whip who works closely with Phineas, often helping him navigate parliamentary affairs.

Phineas Finn

Barrington Erle is a political colleague and party whip who works closely with Phineas, often helping him navigate parliamentary affairs.

Phineas Finn

Barrington Erle is a political colleague and party whip who works closely with Phineas, often helping him navigate parliamentary affairs.

Temptation

A Liberal party organizer who writes to Phineas encouraging him to stand for election at Tankerville.

Temptation

A Liberal whip who doubts Phineas will leave his permanent place for Parliament.

Harrington Hall

Provides Phineas with news about Mr. Kennedy's isolated life.

Harrington Hall

Discourages Phineas about his chances at Tankerville, citing Browborough's strength.

Tankerville

Mentioned as a party figure to whom Phineas writes explaining his need to take up Church disendowment.

Mr. Daubeny’s Great Move

Expresses dismay and fear over Daubeny's move, calling it taking the bread out of their mouths.

Phineas and His Old Friends

Mentioned in Lady Laura's letter as writing that Phineas will likely get the seat.

The Address

Thinks the whole Liberal party should oppose the measure; desires a chivalric defence of the Church, believing in a twenty-year lifespan for the establishment.

The Debate

Referred to as Ratler; whispers about Mr. Monk's alignment and laments the party's disarray.

I Have Got the Seat

Congratulates Phineas on his luck and warns him about voting against the party on the Church matter.

Phineas Again in London

Discusses party strategy with Phineas, urging him to vote against Daubeny's Church Bill.

The Duke and Duchess in Town

Discusses the Duke's adjustment to his new role with Mr. Ratler, expressing confidence in the Duke's character.

The World Becomes Cold

Reassures Phineas about his speaking opportunity but later criticizes him for getting into 'messes'.

The Two Gladiators

Referenced indirectly as 'Ratler,' the Liberal whip, working to keep members in their seats.

The Universe

Mentioned as one of the party managers who knows Phineas is safe.

Seventy-Two

Says a few good-natured words to Phineas after the speech.

Once Again in Portman Square

Mentioned as someone Lady Laura wants to speak to on Phineas's behalf; expected to visit soon.

Cagliostro

Comments to Bonteen that Daubeny was 'very great' but the party is broken up.

The Browborough Trial

Referred to as Mr. Ratler; discusses the trial with Mr. Roby, glad of the acquittal.

The Quarrel

Expresses regret that Phineas is not at his old post at the Colonies; tries to calm the quarrel at the club.

What Came of the Quarrel

Discusses the evidence with Fitzgibbon and accompanies him to Bow Street.

XLIX: Showing What Mrs. Bunce Said to the Policeman

Present at Bow Street; testifies about events at the club and door, corroborating Phineas's account.

What the Lords and Commons Said About the Murder

Tells his story repeatedly; summoned by the Duchess of Omnium to discuss Finn's case.

Phineas in Prison

Accompanies Lady Laura to the prison; arranges the visit and attempts to provide financial assistance, but believes Phineas guilty.

LXI: The Beginning of the Trial

Reports to the Duchess on the trial proceedings, noting Phineas's appearance and the jury selection process.

Mr. Chaffanbrass for the Defence

A political ally who testifies as a character witness for Phineas on the fifth day of the trial.

Phineas After the Trial

Visits Phineas; moves for a new writ for Tankerville.

Phineas Finn Returns to His Duties

Attempts to persuade Phineas to resume his seat in Parliament.

At Matching

Discusses Laurence Fitzgibbon's marriage and Phineas's avoidance of The Universe.

Phineas Finn's Success

Writes to Lady Laura expressing concern that Phineas might refuse the offer; described as a true friend.

The Last Visit to Saulsby

Discussed as a subordinate in office who enjoys political arrangements but lacks ambition for the Cabinet.