Phineas Redux · Character

Quintus Slide

A gutter-press journalist whose pen turns private grudges into public ruin, he hounds Phineas Finn through the columns of the People's Banner.

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Also known as Mr. Slide, Slide, Mr. Quintus Slide

First appearance: An Editor's Wrath

As a supporting figure in Phineas Redux, Quintus Slide is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Now a Conservative editor of the People's Banner, he visits Phineas to threaten publication of Kennedy's letter, offering to suppress it if Phineas persuades Lady Laura to return…

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Slide is the kind of enemy a rising politician never sees coming: a man who buys ink by the barrel and knows exactly which reputations can be shredded for profit. His power lies in the gap between what is true and what…

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Purity of Morals, Finn
Now a Conservative editor of the People's Banner, he visits Phineas to threaten publication of Kennedy's letter, offering to suppress it if Phineas persuades Lady Laura to return to her husband.
Macpherson's Hotel
Editor of the People's Banner; holds the printed letter and seeks to publish it.
An Editor's Wrath
Editor of the People's Banner, enraged by the injunction and the loss of the Kennedy letter story.
The First Thunderbolt
Editor of the People's Banner, he writes a malicious and false article attacking Phineas Finn, believing he is defending public morals.
The World Becomes Cold
Editor of The People's Banner; continues to publish attacks and false stories about Phineas.
The Conspiracy
Mentioned as an enemy who has harmed Phineas's reputation through the People's Banner.
The Second Thunderbolt
Editor of The People's Banner; publishes a second thunderbolt article attacking Phineas and criticizing the government.
Phineas Finn Is Reelected
Editor of The People's Banner; struggles to maintain his persecution of Finn after the acquittal; writes articles questioning Finn's fitness for Parliament.
LXXX: Conclusion
Continues attacking Phineas Finn, leading to a libel action; loses his position and plans to seek fortune in New York.

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