The Cloven Foot · Character

Thomas Sampson

A younger Sampson, often involved in the action.

minor

Also known as Tom, Tom Sampson, Thomas, Tommy, Honest Tom Sampson

First appearance: i the heir presumptive

Thomas Sampson shows up with force in Jasper Treverton's Will. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The village solicitor and trustee, who reads the will and invites John to stay at his home.

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In Jasper Treverton's Will: The village solicitor and trustee, who reads the will and invites John to stay at his home. Later, in III: A Mysterious Visitor: Discusses John's demeanor with his sister Eliza, noting his…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Jasper Treverton's Will
The village solicitor and trustee, who reads the will and invites John to stay at his home.
III: A Mysterious Visitor
Discusses John's demeanor with his sister Eliza, noting his lack of elation about the inheritance.
X: Engaged
Lawyer and trustee; arranges the marriage settlement, expresses surprise at John's engagement.
The Children's Party
Assists with the children and commands silence for Edward's reading.
On His Defence
Acts as legal advisor, questions the validity of the first marriage, and advises against immediate surrender of the estate.
On a Voyage of Discovery
Accompanies Treverton as his solicitor; struggles with the French language and customs.
XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife
Exults in his correct guess about a previous husband; accompanies John to Paris for legal evidence.
Celia's Lovers
Proposes to Celia and is refused; later dines with the Trevertons and reflects on his domestic life.
On Suspicion
Sampson arrives in London, engages the solicitor Mr. Leopold for John's defense, and reports to Laura about the progress of the case.
Mr. Leopold Asks Irrelevant Questions
Honest Tom Sampson, present during the questioning, admiring Leopold's skill.
Mrs. Evitt Makes a Revelation
The faithful friend who defends John Treverton and accompanies Mr. Leopold.
XLII: The Undertaker's Evidence
Accompanies Laura to Chiswick and leads the investigation at the undertaker's.

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