# Lord Percival — The Duke’s Children character guide

> Lord Percival in The Duke’s Children by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Percival, Young Lord Percival

**First appearance:** 0025-xxvi-dinner-at-the-beargarden

## Who they are

A young nobleman and friend of Silverbridge.

## In the story

### [Then He Will Come Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/xx-then-he-will-come-again)

Mabel's brother; lost money on the Derby, causing financial complications with their father.

### [Lord Gerald in Further Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/lx-lord-gerald-in-further-trouble)

Wins a large sum from Gerald at cards and is described as behaving badly, pressing for immediate payment.

### [Do You Ever Think What Money Is?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duke_s_children_se/chapters/lxv-do-you-ever-think-what-money-is)

The professional gambler who won the money from Gerald; the Duke sends him a cheque.

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