# Prout — Sinister Street character guide

> Prout in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Prout, poor Mr. Prout

**First appearance:** 0014-i-the-jacobean

## Who they are

A master at the Jacobean, often the butt of jokes.

## In the story

### [Pax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/vi-pax)

Mentioned as Michael outvies him in ecclesiastical possessions.

### [VII: Cloven Hoofmarks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/vii-cloven-hoofmarks)

Visitor who engages in lengthy theological discussions with Chator.

### [XIII: Sentiment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/xiii-sentiment)

Michael visits him in Bournemouth; finds him dull and depressed by his long engagement.

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