# Lucian — Short Plays character guide

> Lucian in Short Plays by George Bernard Shaw.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lucian Fancies, Lucian, Lucian Sir, Lucian Lo

**First appearance:** 0000-the-admirable-bashville

## Who they are

A character in The Admirable Bashville, a poet or suitor.

## In the story

### [Act II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_plays_se/chapters/act-ii)

Horrified by Cashel's profession; reads the fight report; challenges Cashel but is restrained by Lydia.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_plays_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

Calls Cashel 'drunk with slaughter' and challenges him to a duel, but is forbidden by Lydia.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_plays_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

The master of ceremonies who introduces the fighters and engages Cetewayo with his umbrella during the chaos.

### [Act III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_plays_se/chapters/act-iii)

Brings the Order in Council granting amnesty and the marriage decree.

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