# Dermod Eustace — The Four Feathers character guide

> Dermod Eustace in The Four Feathers by A. E. W. Mason.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dermod, old Dermod Eustace, old Dermod

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-the-ball-at-lennon-house

## Who they are

Ethne's father, the old master of Lennon House.

## In the story

### [IV: The Ball at Lennon House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_four_feathers_se/chapters/iv-the-ball-at-lennon-house)

The eccentric host of Lennon House, briefly appears with a gruff welcome.

### [The Pariah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_four_feathers_se/chapters/v-the-pariah)

Dermod, informed of the broken engagement, confronts Harry but can only manage a lame remark about whiskey, showing his forbearance and bewilderment.

### [VI: Harry Feversham’s Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_four_feathers_se/chapters/vi-harry-feversham-s-plan)

Mentioned as one of the few who know of the feathers; his irascibility is noted.

### [At Glenalla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_four_feathers_se/chapters/ix-at-glenalla)

Walks with Durrance and asks for news of Harry Feversham, expressing a wistful desire to know how he fares despite calling him a coward.

### [XI: Durrance Hears News of Feversham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_four_feathers_se/chapters/xi-durrance-hears-news-of-feversham)

Dies at the end of May, recapturing his masterful spirit and choosing to die alone with his dog.

### [XXXI: Feversham Returns to Ramelton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_four_feathers_se/chapters/xxxi-feversham-returns-to-ramelton)

Mentioned as having died at Glenalla, and his death is part of the news Feversham learns.

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