# Mr. Camperdown — The Eustace Diamonds character guide > Mr. Camperdown in The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Camperdown, old Mr. Camperdown, John **First appearance:** 0004-v-the-eustace-necklace ## Snapshot The Eustace family solicitor of forty years' standing, who treats the missing diamonds as a plain case of theft and will file a bill in Chancery rather than let them go. ## Who they are Mr. Camperdown is a sixty-year-old lawyer whose father and grandfather served the Eustaces before him, a connection that lets him speak his mind to the heir with startling freedom. He regards Lady Eustace's claim to the necklace as barefaced robbery, and his dogged pursuit of it makes him the respectable, unglamorous counterweight to Lizzie's charm and evasions. His refusal to let the matter drop keeps the diamonds in play long after everyone else would prefer to forget them. ## Relationships ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _rivalry_ Mr. Camperdown, the Eustace family lawyer, relentlessly pursues Lizzie to recover the diamond necklace he believes she has stolen. ### [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn) _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) _rivalry_ Mr. Camperdown, the Eustace family lawyer, relentlessly pursues Lizzie to recover the diamond necklace he believes she has stolen. ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _rivalry_ Mr. Camperdown, the Eustace family lawyer, relentlessly pursues Lizzie to recover the diamond necklace he believes she has stolen. ### [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn) _professional_ Lord Fawn works with Mr. Camperdown as a legal ally in the effort to recover the diamonds from Lizzie. ### [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn) _professional_ Lord Fawn works with Mr. Camperdown as a legal ally in the effort to recover the diamonds from Lizzie. ## In the story ### [Lady Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/ii-lady-eustace) The family lawyer who is concerned about the fate of the Eustace diamond necklace and presses for its return. ### [The Eustace Necklace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/v-the-eustace-necklace) The Eustace family lawyer, determined to recover the diamond necklace, which he considers an heirloom and property of the heir; writes multiple letters and threatens legal action. ### [X: Lizzie and Her Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/x-lizzie-and-her-lover) Sends a letter to Lizzie demanding the return of the Eustace diamonds, prompting her to seek Lord Fawn's support. ### [Lord Fawn at His Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xi-lord-fawn-at-his-office) Explains the legal status of the Eustace diamonds to Lord Fawn, privately regarding Lizzie as dishonest but speaking diplomatically to her fiancé. ### [Certainly an Heirloom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xvi-certainly-an-heirloom) Investigates the diamonds' history, discovering the heirloom declaration in old Sir Florian's will and the confusion over subsequent inheritances. ### [As My Brother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xix-as-my-brother) Writes to Frank Greystock explaining that the diamonds cannot be subject to arbitration, as they belong to the heir. ### [The Diamonds Become Troublesome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xx-the-diamonds-become-troublesome) Confronts Lizzie at her carriage, demands the diamonds, and threatens a search warrant. ### [XXI: “Ianthe’s Soul”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxi-ianthe-s-soul) The odious lawyer who publicly discussed the diamond claim in the streets, causing Lizzie great distress. ### [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) The Eustace family lawyer; preparing a legal case against Lizzie regarding the diamonds. ### [Mr. Dove's Opinion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxv-mr-dove-s-opinion) The family attorney, deeply troubled by Mr. Dove's opinion that the necklace is not an heirloom, yet resolved to continue his fight against Lizzie. ### [Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxvi-mr-gowran-is-very-funny) Presses John Eustace to pursue the necklace, fears it may be sold to a jeweler like Benjamin or Harter. ### [Mr. Dove in His Chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxviii-mr-dove-in-his-chambers) The attorney is deeply vexed by the diamond dispute, feeling that Lizzie Eustace is a 'harpy' who has stolen the property. He seeks advice from Mr. Dove, showing his desperation and reliance on legal expertise. ### [Confidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/li-confidence) Referenced as the lawyer pursuing the diamonds on behalf of the Eustace estate. ### [Lizzie Is Threatened with the Treadmill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxi-lizzie-is-threatened-with-the-treadmill) Lizzie has an appointment with him regarding the diamonds; mentioned as part of the ongoing legal proceedings. ### [Lizzie Triumphs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxii-lizzie-triumphs) Receives Lizzie's confession but realizes she cannot be prosecuted for perjury; frustrated by her triumph. ### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-trial) Frustrated by his failure to recover the diamonds and by Lizzie's evasion of justice; reflects on his long pursuit. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/mr_camperdown - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters