# Edred Arden — The House of Arden character guide > Edred Arden in The House of Arden by E. Nesbit. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Lord Arden, Edred, Mr. Edred, Master Edred **First appearance:** 0000-i-arden-s-lord ## Who they are The new young Lord Arden, whose trembling first adventure begins when pigeon noises dress him in another age's clothes. ## Relationships ### [Elfrida Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/elfrida_arden) _family_ Siblings who share a deep bond and work together on adventures to restore their family's fortunes. ### [Cousin Richard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/cousin_richard) _family_ Cousin Richard acts as a mentor and father figure to Edred, helping him with family matters. ### [Aunt Edith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/aunt_edith) _family_ Aunt Edith is a caring but sometimes fussy guardian who looks after Edred's well-being. ### [The Mouldiwarp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/the_mouldiwarp) _friendship_ Edred relies on the Mouldiwarp's magical guidance and assistance in their adventures. ### [Mrs. Honeysett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/mrs_honeysett) _professional_ Mrs. Honeysett is the household housekeeper who cares for Edred and manages the home. ### [Master Richard Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/master_richard_arden) _family_ Master Richard Arden is an ancestor of Edred, encountered during time-travel journeys. ### [Sir Walter Raleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/sir_walter_raleigh) _social_ Edred meets Sir Walter Raleigh as a historical figure during their time-travel adventures. ### [Cousin Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/cousin_dick) _family_ Cousin Dick is a relative who shares adventures and camaraderie with Edred. ### [King James I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/king_james_i) _social_ Edred meets King James I during time-travel and has formal interactions with him. ### [Lady Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/lady_arden) _family_ Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in historical episodes. ### [Uncle Jim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/uncle_jim) _family_ Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred. ### [Elfrida Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/elfrida_arden) _family_ Siblings who share a deep bond and work together on adventures to restore their family's fortunes. ## In the story ### [I: Arden's Lord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/i-arden-s-lord) Newly titled Lord Arden, a boy between nine and ten, who breaks into the old lord's house to find the treasure spell. ### [The Mouldiwarp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/ii-the-mouldiwarp) Edred is skeptical at first but eventually believes in the Mouldiwarp. He wants to travel into the past to find the treasure and struggles with being consistently nice to his sister. ### [III: In Boney’s Times](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/iii-in-boney-s-times) Feels the weight of the adventure, recognizing they are in 1807 and worrying about being discovered. ### [III: In Boney’s Times](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/iii-in-boney-s-times) Initially stern and skeptical, but softens after Elfrida's plea and witnesses the Mouldiwarp signs. ### [IV: The Landing of the French](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/iv-the-landing-of-the-french) Dresses with Elfrida, goes to the cliff, and is dragged back to the castle by his sister. ### [V: The Highwayman and the ⸻](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/v-the-highwayman-and-the) Present with Elfrida in the modern timeline, discussing the clock and the Mouldiwarp's instructions. ### [The Secret Panel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/vi-the-secret-panel) Initially skeptical of Elfrida's story, quarrels with her, but later reconciles and agrees to investigate the secret room. ### [The Key of the Parlour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/vii-the-key-of-the-parlour) Unable to open the panel; reads Red Cotton Nightcap Country; rescued by Aunt Edith. ### [Guy Fawkes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/viii-guy-fawkes) Explores the castle, draws a picture of it, dresses in Jacobean costume, and time-travels to Whitehall where he attends a masque and meets King James I. ### [The Prisoners in the Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/ix-the-prisoners-in-the-tower) Lodged in the White Tower, he meets Sir Walter Raleigh and later plans the escape, showing newfound courage and resourcefulness. ### [White Wings and a Brownie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/x-white-wings-and-a-brownie) Determined to get even with Parrot-nose; feels brave after rescuing Elfrida; drives the swan carriage. ### [Developments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/xi-developments) Hears the story and expresses a desire to find the treasure to buy back the Arden lands; he enthusiastically agrees to Elfrida's plan to use the clothes. ### [Films and Clouds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/xii-films-and-clouds) Prints photographs with Elfrida, hides the prints, and thinks about finding the treasure to rebuild the castle and help the villagers. ### [May-Blossom and Pearls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/xiii-may-blossom-and-pearls) Participates in the Maypole dance; defends modern times against Richard's criticisms; vows to address social injustices when he becomes Lord Arden. ### [XIV: The Finding of the Treasure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/xiv-the-finding-of-the-treasure) Wavers between desire to remain Lord Arden and hope of finding his father; chooses to believe and proceed. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/edred_arden - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters