# Tony Tuppett — The American Senator character guide

> Tony Tuppett in The American Senator by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tony, Tuppett, Poor Tony Tuppett

**First appearance:** 0016-xvii-lord-rufford-s-invitation

## Who they are

A groom at Rufford Hall, loyal to Lord Rufford.

## In the story

### [The Old Kennels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/ix-the-old-kennels)

Huntsman who leads the hounds; comments on the lack of foxes at Bragton and secures the hounds in a barn after poison is found.

### [From Impington Gorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xi-from-impington-gorse)

The huntsman who skillfully stops the hounds to prevent them from entering Dillsborough Wood, which he fears is poisoned.

### [XX: There Are Convenances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xx-there-are-convenances)

Scrutinised by the Senator during the meet; laughs in his sleeve when a fox isn't found quickly.

### [Is It Tanti?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/lxxiii-is-it-tanti)

The huntsman, who acknowledges Lawrence Twentyman's skill during the run and speaks to him at the covert side.

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