Mr. Bonteen

Phineas Finn

Bonteen is a bitter political enemy of Phineas, constantly undermining him and eventually becoming a central figure in the murder plot against Phineas.

Lady Laura Kennedy

Laura and Bonteen are political and social acquaintances, with Laura using him as a source of information and gossip about Phineas.

Phineas Finn

Bonteen is a bitter political enemy of Phineas, constantly undermining him and eventually becoming a central figure in the murder plot against Phineas.

Phineas Finn

Bonteen is a bitter political enemy of Phineas, constantly undermining him and eventually becoming a central figure in the murder plot against Phineas.

Lady Laura Kennedy

Laura and Bonteen are political and social acquaintances, with Laura using him as a source of information and gossip about Phineas.

Lady Laura Kennedy

Laura and Bonteen are political and social acquaintances, with Laura using him as a source of information and gossip about Phineas.

Temptation

A Liberal politician who expresses distrust of Phineas, noting his marriage and financial situation.

Mr. Daubeny’s Great Move

Skeptical of Daubeny's success, suggesting the move may be 'too heavy' for him.

The Address

Whispers to Laurence Fitzgibbon about being 'less in the abstract, more in the concrete'; disgusted with the situation and blames lack of party zeal in Mr. Gresham.

The Debate

Expresses dismay at the Liberal party's situation, commenting on the loss of the battle.

Phineas Again in London

Expresses doubt that Phineas can ever hold office again due to his Tankerville pledge.

The World Becomes Cold

Suspected by Phineas of blocking his advancement; described as hard and unfriendly.

The Universe

Newly appointed to the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Exchequer; openly accuses Phineas of scuttling the ship.

Political Venom

Accuses Phineas of scuttling the ship in a letter; rumored to be appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer; becomes a central figure in the parliamentary debate.

Seventy-Two

His charge against Phineas is the subject of the speech and the subsequent correspondence shown to Lord Fawn.

The Conspiracy

Subject of Phineas's grievance; his ill-natured letter and political jealousy are discussed.

Cagliostro

Agrees with Ratler that Daubeny's speech was powerful but the party is in atoms.

XL: The Prime Minister Is Hard Pressed

Denied the Chancellorship of the Exchequer and offered the Board of Trade without a Cabinet seat, leading to his humiliation.

The Second Thunderbolt

Quarrels with Phineas; accepts inferior office but remains discontented, snarls at Plantagenet Palliser, and is supported by Bonteenites.

Some Passages in the Life of Mr. Emilius

Lady Eustace's friend and political ally; he is tired of the legal case and frustrated by political setbacks, including being snubbed by the Duke.

The Quarrel

Makes an insulting remark about Phineas Finn at The Universe club, leading to a quarrel; is described as flushed with wine and arrogant.

Mr. Maule's Attempt

Reported murdered; his death is the central event of the chapter.

What the Lords and Commons Said About the Murder

Murdered; eulogized by Gresham in the House, though privately many members are relieved he is gone.

The Duchess Takes Counsel

The murder victim; his death is the central event of the chapter.

The Meager Family

The murder victim; his death is the subject of the investigation being conducted by Madame Goesler.

The Beginning of the Search for the Key and the Coat

The murder victim; his death is the subject of the trial, and Madame Goesler is convinced Emilius is the real murderer.

The Two Dukes

The murdered man whose place at the Board of Trade is being filled by the Duke of Omnium.

Mrs. Bonteen

Murdered; his widow and Lady Eustace mourn him, and his death is central to the chapter.

Phineas Finn Is Reelected

The murdered man; his death is referenced in Slide's articles as a reason Finn should not be celebrated.