# Mr. Parados — The House of Arden character guide

> Mr. Parados in The House of Arden by E. Nesbit.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Parados, Master Parados

**First appearance:** 0004-v-the-highwayman-and-the

## Who they are

A mysterious figure who may be connected to the Arden family secrets.

## In the story

### [The Prisoners in the Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/ix-the-prisoners-in-the-tower)

Mentioned as a scowling figure; Edred later gets even with him after the escape.

### [White Wings and a Brownie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/chapters/x-white-wings-and-a-brownie)

Target of Edred's revenge; referred to as 'old Parrot-nose'; his eavesdropping led to the children's imprisonment.

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