# Pembroke Howard — Pudd’nhead Wilson character guide

> Pembroke Howard in Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Howard

**First appearance:** 0001-pudd-nhead-wilson

## Who they are

A lawyer and friend of Judge Driscoll, involved in the duel.

## Relationships

### [Judge Driscoll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/characters/judge_driscoll)

_friendship_

Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share social and legal interests.

### [Tom Driscoll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/characters/tom_driscoll)

_social_

Pembroke Howard is a family friend of the Driscolls who views Tom with growing suspicion and disdain.

### [Judge Driscoll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/characters/judge_driscoll)

_friendship_

Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share social and legal interests.

### [Tom Driscoll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/characters/tom_driscoll)

_social_

Pembroke Howard is a family friend of the Driscolls who views Tom with growing suspicion and disdain.

## In the story

### [I: Pudd'nhead Wins His Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/i-pudd-nhead-wins-his-name)

Lawyer and bachelor, an old Virginian grandee and the Judge's dearest friend.

### [III: Roxy Plays a Shrewd Trick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/iii-roxy-plays-a-shrewd-trick)

Mentioned as one of the smartest men in town.

### [The Shame of Judge Driscoll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/xii-the-shame-of-judge-driscoll)

Accompanies Judge Driscoll fishing, supports him upon hearing the news, and agrees to act as his second in the duel.

### [Tom Stares at Ruin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/xiii-tom-stares-at-ruin)

Mentioned as fishing with Judge Driscoll; part of the town's social circle.

### [XIV: Roxana Insists Upon Reform](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/xiv-roxana-insists-upon-reform)

Arranges the duel and witnesses Judge Driscoll's will.

### [The Murderer Chuckles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/xx-the-murderer-chuckles)

Public prosecutor who presents the State's case against the twins.

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