# Lord Fawn — The Eustace Diamonds character guide > Lord Fawn in The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** the late Lord Fawn, Fawn, Poor dear Lord Fawn, Poor Lord Fawn **First appearance:** 0009-x-lizzie-and-her-lover ## Snapshot A pompous, timid Undersecretary of State who becomes engaged to Lizzie and then spends his energies trying to wriggle out of it without being thrashed. ## Who they are Lord Fawn is prudent, diligent, and utterly without poetry — a Peer of Parliament who mastered an earlier disappointment by burying himself in blue-books. Engaged to Lizzie, he panics the moment the diamond scandal threatens his respectability, and his cowardly letters give her exactly the ammunition she needs to refuse him first and claim the moral victory. His fear of being thought a scoundrel is funnier and more damning than any actual vice. ## Relationships ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _romantic_ Lizzie pursues Lord Fawn as a suitor for his title and security, while he is reluctantly engaged to her but increasingly suspicious and repulsed by her lies. ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucy_morris) _social_ Lord Fawn is a polite but distant acquaintance of Lucy, interacting mostly through their mutual connection to Lizzie and Frank. ### [Lucinda Roanoke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucinda_roanoke) _romantic_ Lord Fawn is briefly engaged to Lucinda Roanoke, a cold and reluctant bride, in a match driven by social convenience rather than affection. ### [Frank Greystock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/frank_greystock) _rivalry_ Frank and Lord Fawn are antagonists, competing for Lizzie's hand and clashing over her dishonesty and the diamond affair. ### [Mrs. Carbuncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/mrs_carbuncle) _social_ Lord Fawn interacts with Mrs. Carbuncle as a fellow socialite, but he distrusts her influence over Lizzie and Lucinda. ### [Mr. Camperdown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/mr_camperdown) _professional_ Lord Fawn works with Mr. Camperdown as a legal ally in the effort to recover the diamonds from Lizzie. ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _romantic_ Lizzie pursues Lord Fawn as a suitor for his title and security, while he is reluctantly engaged to her but increasingly suspicious and repulsed by her lies. ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _romantic_ Lizzie pursues Lord Fawn as a suitor for his title and security, while he is reluctantly engaged to her but increasingly suspicious and repulsed by her lies. ### [Mrs. Carbuncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/mrs_carbuncle) _social_ Lord Fawn interacts with Mrs. Carbuncle as a fellow socialite, but he distrusts her influence over Lizzie and Lucinda. ### [Frank Greystock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/frank_greystock) _rivalry_ Frank and Lord Fawn are antagonists, competing for Lizzie's hand and clashing over her dishonesty and the diamond affair. ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucy_morris) _social_ Lord Fawn is a polite but distant acquaintance of Lucy, interacting mostly through their mutual connection to Lizzie and Frank. ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucy_morris) _social_ Lord Fawn is a polite but distant acquaintance of Lucy, interacting mostly through their mutual connection to Lizzie and Frank. ## In the story ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/iii-lucy-morris) The eldest son, a peer and Undersecretary of State; he consults Lucy and shows friendship, but is expected to marry for money. ### [Frank Greystock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/iv-frank-greystock) Mentioned as a suitor for Lizzie Eustace, with Frank predicting he will marry her. ### [Mr. Burke’s Speeches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/vii-mr-burke-s-speeches) Criticizes Frank Greystock's speech about the Sawab, invokes Burke's speeches in argument with Lucy. ### [The Conquering Hero Comes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/viii-the-conquering-hero-comes) Proposes to Lizzie Eustace on Sunday, detailing his financial situation and offering marriage. ### [Showing What the Miss Fawns Said, and What Mrs. Hittaway Thought](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/ix-showing-what-the-miss-fawns-said-and-what-mrs-hittaway-thought) Lord Fawn is portrayed as a financially cautious and honest man who views marriage as a means to improve his circumstances; he has informed his mother of his engagement. ### [X: Lizzie and Her Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/x-lizzie-and-her-lover) Visits Lizzie; advises her to surrender the diamonds to Mr. Camperdown, causing tension; Lizzie resolves not to let him escape the engagement. ### [Lord Fawn at His Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xi-lord-fawn-at-his-office) Visits Mr. Camperdown to discuss the diamonds and his engagement; becomes increasingly troubled by Lizzie's dishonesty and greed, but feels bound to marry her. ### [Showing What Frank Greystock Did](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xiii-showing-what-frank-greystock-did) Mentioned in connection with his engagement to Lizzie and his reluctance to give up the diamonds; described as a halfhearted Whig. ### [Doan't Thou Marry for Munny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xiv-doan-t-thou-marry-for-munny) Confronts Lizzie about the diamonds, demands their return, and leaves a note after their argument. ### [I'll Give You a Hundred Guinea Brooch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xv-i-ll-give-you-a-hundred-guinea-brooch) Mentioned as having broken off his engagement with Lizzie due to the diamond dispute. ### [Certainly an Heirloom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xvi-certainly-an-heirloom) Tormented by the dilemma, seeks Frank's counsel but fears Frank as a political enemy; reluctantly agrees to maintain the engagement pending legal resolution. ### [The Diamonds Are Seen in Public](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xvii-the-diamonds-are-seen-in-public) Uncomfortable with the attention on Lizzie's diamonds; reluctantly agrees to visit her soon. ### [XVIII: “And I Have Nothing to Give”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xviii-and-i-have-nothing-to-give) Believed to have broken off his engagement with Lizzie due to fear of scandal over the diamonds; his sister Mrs. Hittaway works against the match. ### [As My Brother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xix-as-my-brother) Delays visiting Lizzie for a fortnight, finally comes to discuss the diamonds and his concerns about Frank Greystock visiting Portray Castle. He is uneasy about the engagement. ### [The Diamonds Become Troublesome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xx-the-diamonds-become-troublesome) Receives a letter from Frank Greystock demanding explanation; remains convinced of Lizzie's bad behavior. ### [XXI: “Ianthe’s Soul”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxi-ianthe-s-soul) Lizzie considers herself still engaged to him, but he has declared his intention to break off the match; Lizzie is determined to marry him despite the quarrel. ### [Frank Greystock's First Visit to Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxiii-frank-greystock-s-first-visit-to-portray) Mentioned as having broken off his engagement with Lizzie unless she returns the necklace; Frank conveys his message. ### [Lucy Morris Misbehaves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxvii-lucy-morris-misbehaves) Angrily criticizes Frank Greystock, feels insulted by Lucy's accusation of untruth, and demands an apology. ### [Mr. Dove in His Chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxviii-mr-dove-in-his-chambers) Lord Fawn is confronted by Frank Greystock over his treatment of Lizzie, and he struggles to respond with dignity, ultimately vowing never to speak to Frank again. ### [XXIX: “I Had Better Go Away”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxix-i-had-better-go-away) Stalks away after being accused by Lucy, broods over his engagement to Lizzie Eustace and the insults he has endured; considers Lucy impertinent. ### [Mr. Greystock's Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxx-mr-greystock-s-troubles) Has broken his engagement with Lizzie over the diamonds; quarreled with Frank and caused Lucy's departure from Fawn Court. ### [Frank Greystock's Second Visit to Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxi-frank-greystock-s-second-visit-to-portray) Mentioned as the man Lizzie plans to punish for breaking their engagement. ### [Mr. and Mrs. Hittaway in Scotland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxii-mr-and-mrs-hittaway-in-scotland) Engaged to Lizzie Eustace but reluctant to proceed; Mrs. Hittaway seeks to inform him of Lizzie's behavior to break the engagement. ### [It Won't Be True](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxiii-it-won-t-be-true) Lord Fawn accepts Lucy's apology and shakes hands with her, indicating a tentative reconciliation. ### [Matching Priory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xlvii-matching-priory) Former fiancé of Lizzie; retreated from engagement due to the diamond litigation; subject of whispers at Matching. ### [Lizzie's Sickroom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/liii-lizzie-s-sickroom) Lord Fawn is referenced as Lizzie's former fiancé, whose engagement she still considers a potential fallback despite her earlier rejection of him. ### [I Suppose I May Say a Word](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/liv-i-suppose-i-may-say-a-word) Mentioned as the jilting fiancé; Lady Glencora believes his objection to the diamonds is now gone and plans to bring him back to Lizzie. ### [Quints or Semitenths](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lv-quints-or-semitenths) Guest at the dinner; is cornered by Lady Glencora and urged to call on Lizzie Eustace. ### [Job's Comforters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lvi-job-s-comforters) Tormented by the demands of Frank Greystock and the advice of his sister Mrs. Hittaway; begins to waver in his resolve against marrying Lizzie as legal support crumbles. ### [Mr. Gowran Up in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lix-mr-gowran-up-in-london) Brother of Mrs. Hittaway; refuses to hear Andy Gowran's accusations against Lizzie, finding the task distasteful. ### [Let It Be as Though It Had Never Been](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lx-let-it-be-as-though-it-had-never-been) Mentioned as weak and susceptible to Lady Glencora Palliser's influence; he is set to visit Lizzie, risking a renewal of their engagement. ### [Lizzie's Great Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxi-lizzie-s-great-friend) Visits Lizzie to break off the engagement but is outmaneuvered; agrees to submit his reasons in writing and will honor the engagement if she insists. ### [LXII: “You Know Where My Heart Is”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxii-you-know-where-my-heart-is) Visited Lizzie and promised to write a letter proposing marriage again. ### [LXIV: Lizzie's Last Scheme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxiv-lizzie-s-last-scheme) His letter is to be used by Lizzie for revenge; she expects he will break the engagement once her perjury is exposed. ### [The Aspirations of Mr. Emilius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxvi-the-aspirations-of-mr-emilius) Lizzie hopes for a promised letter from him; she still considers him a potential husband if the diamond secret remains hidden. ### [LXVII: The Eye of the Public](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxvii-the-eye-of-the-public) Struggles to compose a letter to Lizzie, seeking to put himself right in the eye of the public while navigating pressure from family and friends. ### [Lizzie's Last Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxiii-lizzie-s-last-lover) Sends Lizzie a letter definitively breaking their engagement, citing the diamond scandal; Lizzie responds with a backdated, scornful letter. ### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-trial) Testifies at the trial about breaking his engagement due to Lizzie's dishonest possession of the diamonds; the experience distresses him. ### [Once More at Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxix-once-more-at-portray) Mentioned as one of the lovers who shockingly ill-treated Lizzie, adding to her grievances. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters