Lord George de Bruce Carruthers

Lizzie's Guests

A guest at the party, part of Mrs. Carbuncle's circle.

Lizzie's First Day

Guides Lizzie during the hunt, explains foxhunting, and is suspected by Lizzie of overcharging for horses.

Nappie's Grey Horse

Acts as Lizzie's coach and companion during the hunt, guiding her over obstacles and engaging in playful banter with Frank.

Sir Griffin Takes an Unfair Advantage

Mentioned as being with Lizzie during the hunt; he advised against turning back to help Lucinda.

XL: “You Are Not Angry?”

Acts as Lizzie's Corsair during the hunt, engages in banter with Sir Griffin, and shows a cynical wit about Mr. Nappie's plight.

Sunday Morning

Lord George teases Sir Griffin about the engagement in the smoking-room, treating it as a settled matter.

Life at Portray

Returns to Portray with Sir Griffin, mediates the quarrel, and is considered by Lizzie as a potential suitor.

A Midnight Adventure

Learns of the diamonds from Mrs. Carbuncle and begins to consider marrying Lizzie for her wealth.

The Journey to London

Accompanies Lizzie; jokes about police suspicion; suggests selling the diamonds in Vienna.

Lucy Morris in Brook Street

Mentioned as Lizzie's traveling companion; Lizzie suspects he may have been involved in the diamond theft.

Matching Priory

Suspected by police of having the diamonds; rumored to have refused a search of his rooms and to have acted the indignant madman.

XLVIII: Lizzie’s Condition

Lord George is also under police suspicion; he is questioned about his visit to Messrs. Harter and Benjamin and reacts with indignation.

Bunfit and Gager

Suspected by both Bunfit and Gager of being involved in the diamond theft.

In Hertford Street

Angrily defends himself against suspicion of stealing the diamonds, snubs Sir Griffin, and mentions Mr. Benjamin's insinuations.

Confidence

Learns the truth about the diamonds and struggles with what to do, torn between protecting Lizzie and avoiding legal peril.

Mrs. Carbuncle Goes to the Theatre

Instructs Lizzie to leave the diamonds; he is present in the house but does not see her after the theft.

Lizzie's Sickroom

Lord George is mentioned as a potential husband and confidant, but he refuses to visit Lizzie in her bedroom due to the scandal surrounding the diamonds.

Humpty Dumpty

Suspected by both detectives of being involved in the diamond thefts, though theories differ on his exact role.

The Fiddle with One String

A target of Gager's investigation; Gager hopes to catch him along with Mr. Benjamin, though Patience insists he was not involved in the robberies.

LXII: “You Know Where My Heart Is”

Suspected by many, including Frank, of being the mastermind behind the diamond theft.

The Corsair Is Afraid

The Corsair is afraid of Lizzie's deceit; he advises her to confess or escape, but decides against marrying her due to her dangerous nature.

LXIV: Lizzie's Last Scheme

Rejected Lizzie's advances and left her feeling angry and betrayed; she now regards him as a brute.

Tribute

Suspected by Frank of involvement in the diamond theft, though Lizzie denies seeing him.

I Cannot Do It

Mentioned as someone to be informed about the cancelled wedding.

Alas!

Harshly criticizes both Lizzie and Mrs. Carbuncle; announces his intention to go abroad.

Lord George Gives His Reasons

Visits Lizzie on Sunday, recounts her schemes and their consequences, and gives a patronizing farewell.

Once More at Portray

Referenced as the Corsair, one of the lovers who ill-used Lizzie.