# Sir John Grebe — Short Fiction character guide

> Sir John Grebe in Short Fiction by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John, Sir John, the impulsive Sir John, worthy Sir John, John Maumbry, dear John

**First appearance:** 0002-destiny-and-a-blue-cloak

## Who they are

An impulsive knight whose actions have consequences.

## Relationships

### [Caroline](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/characters/caroline)

_romantic_

Caroline and Sir John Grebe are involved in a romantic affair, causing scandal and conflict.

### [Margaret Tucker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/characters/margaret_tucker)

_social_

Margaret and Sir John Grebe are acquaintances moving in the same social circles, with no deep personal bond.

### [Margaret Tucker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/characters/margaret_tucker)

_social_

Margaret and Sir John Grebe are acquaintances moving in the same social circles, with no deep personal bond.

### [Caroline](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/characters/caroline)

_romantic_

Caroline and Sir John Grebe are involved in a romantic affair, causing scandal and conflict.

### [Caroline](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/characters/caroline)

_romantic_

Caroline and Sir John Grebe are involved in a romantic affair, causing scandal and conflict.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/xvii)

Not present in this chapter.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/iii)

Referenced as the young widower landowner (Mr. Fellmer) who is captivated by Rosa's presence at the dinner.

### [Dame the Second](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/dame-the-second)

Sir John Grebe is Barbara's father, a baronet whose lands are extensive.

### [Dame the Fourth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/dame-the-fourth)

Mentioned among the notable figures at The Bath during the season.

### [Dame the Eighth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/dame-the-eighth)

The second husband, Sir John Gale, who becomes cruel and taunts Lady Penelope after their marriage.

### [Master John Horseleigh, Knight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/master-john-horseleigh-knight)

Knight who secretly marries Edith; he is killed by his brother-in-law Roger after being accused of bigamy.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as Lord Parkhurst, Rosalys's betrothed, who remains unaware of her secret marriage.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/iv)

Former Captain, now Reverend, returns to the town as a curate, known for his dull sermons and selfless work among the poor.

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