# Freddy Arbuthnot — Strong Poison character guide

> Freddy Arbuthnot in Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Hon . Freddy, The Hon . Freddy, Freddy, the industrious Freddy Arbuthnot, the Hon . Freddy Arbuthnot, Fred

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A friend of Lord Peter's, often involved in social matters.

## Relationships

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_friendship_

Freddy is Peter's cheerful and somewhat scatterbrained friend, often providing comic relief and assistance.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_friendship_

Freddy is Peter's cheerful and somewhat scatterbrained friend, often providing comic relief and assistance.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_friendship_

Freddy is Peter's cheerful and somewhat scatterbrained friend, often providing comic relief and assistance.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/i)

Sitting with Lord Peter Wimsey, making a comment about the proceedings.

### [The Hung Jury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/iii)

Observes the trial and comments on Miss Climpson's role in the hung jury.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/xii)

Accompanies Gerald back from the stables; later talks with Wimsey in the billiard room.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/xvi)

Reports to Wimsey about Urquhart's involvement in the Megatherium Trust.

### [The Arsenic Test](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/xx)

Present during the arsenic test, makes light-hearted comments about the proceedings.

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