# Sir Edward Cornleigh — The Dewy Morn character guide

> Sir Edward Cornleigh in The Dewy Morn by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Edward Cornleigh Cornleigh, Sir Edward, Edward Cornleigh Cornleigh

**First appearance:** 0000-volume-i-i

## Who they are

A titled member of the Cornleigh family.

## In the story

### [The Ballot Act and the House of Cornleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dewy_morn_se/chapters/volume-ii-x)

Sir Edward is the aspirant baronet whose election prospects are jeopardized by the Ballot Act and the potential enfranchisement of agricultural labourers.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dewy_morn_se/chapters/volume-ii-xii)

Mentioned as the recipient of a testimonial for his parliamentary service; his family's harshness toward tenants is criticized.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dewy_morn_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxiii)

Delivers a halting speech written by Letitia, advocating for art education and opposing the Ballot Act; remains inscrutable afterward.

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