Phineas Redux · Character

Lord Cantrip

A cabinet minister and friend who supports Phineas.

minor

Also known as Cantrip

First appearance: Mr. Daubeny’s Great Move

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Believes Daubeny means to pursue disestablishment, and discusses the potential end of the Church.

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In Mr. Daubeny’s Great Move: Believes Daubeny means to pursue disestablishment, and discusses the potential end of the Church. Later, in The Address: Mr. Gresham's dearly-beloved political friend; Gresham discusses his…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Aftermath
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Mr. Daubeny’s Great Move
Believes Daubeny means to pursue disestablishment, and discusses the potential end of the Church.
The Address
Mr. Gresham's dearly-beloved political friend; Gresham discusses his anger with him before the speech.
The Debate
Visits Mr. Gresham multiple times during the interval.
The First Thunderbolt
Meets Phineas at the club and advises that Lord Brentford should seek a legal separation for Lady Laura to clear her name.
Seventy-Two
Phineas consults him about the correspondence with Bonteen; he is kind but offers no hint about future government positions.
The Conspiracy
Advises Phineas not to answer Bonteen's letter and offers philosophical consolation about the rewards of principle.
The Browborough Trial
Discusses the failed prosecution with Mr. Gresham, noting he expected the outcome.
What Came of the Quarrel
Vocal defender of Finn's innocence, arguing against the circumstantial evidence.
Mr. Maule's Attempt
Mentioned as having visited Phineas in prison.
LXV: “I Hate Her!”
Mentioned as being eager on Phineas's behalf.
The Verdict
Visits Phineas in the small room after the trial, expressing sympathy and offering a country house.
Phineas Finn Returns to His Duties
Also tries to convince Phineas to return to the House.
Phineas Finn's Success
Mentioned by Lady Laura as having likely insisted on Phineas's appointment with Mr. Gresham.
At Last—At Last
Expresses regret that Phineas did not accept the position.

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