# Bearside — The American Senator character guide

> Bearside in The American Senator by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Bearside

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-dillsborough-club

## Who they are

A lawyer involved in the Dillsborough legal affairs.

## In the story

### [The Senator's Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxix-the-senator-s-letter)

The attorney meets with the Senator several times, receives £15, and insists on focusing on evidence rather than speculation about the fox.

### [XLI: The Senator Is Badly Treated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xli-the-senator-is-badly-treated)

Attorney handling Goarly's case; demands payment from the Senator and insists he was authorized to proceed.

### [The Senator’s Second Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/li-the-senator-s-second-letter)

Bearside sends the Senator a bill for legal costs, eventually settling for £20 after the Senator employs a London attorney.

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