# Sir Isaac Tramber — The Just Men of Cordova character guide

> Sir Isaac Tramber in The Just Men of Cordova by Edgar Wallace.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Sir Isaac, Isaac Tramber

**First appearance:** 0000-i-three-men-of-cordova

## Snapshot

Sir Isaac Tramber wants to marry Mary and wants money without working for it — a baronet whose ambitions are as shabby as his courage.

## Who they are

Tramber orbits Lord Verlond as client, sycophant, and occasional whipping boy, absorbing insults in the hope of an invitation or a loan. He wants Mary Sandford's hand and, more urgently, her father's fortune, but his clumsy courtship only makes him look a fool. Half in and half out of Black's schemes, he is the story's barometer of weakness: when he starts showing signs of revolt, the reader knows the pressure on the conspirators is real.

## Relationships

### [Colonel J. Black](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/characters/colonel_j_black)

_professional_

Colonel Black and Sir Isaac Tramber are colleagues in a high-stakes investigation or legal matter, with frequent interactions suggesting close collaboration.

### [Horace Gresham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/characters/horace_gresham)

_professional_

Horace Gresham and Sir Isaac Tramber are colleagues, likely involved in the same investigation or legal proceedings.

### [Colonel J. Black](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/characters/colonel_j_black)

_professional_

Colonel Black and Sir Isaac Tramber are colleagues in a high-stakes investigation or legal matter, with frequent interactions suggesting close collaboration.

### [Colonel J. Black](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/characters/colonel_j_black)

_professional_

Colonel Black and Sir Isaac Tramber are colleagues in a high-stakes investigation or legal matter, with frequent interactions suggesting close collaboration.

### [Horace Gresham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/characters/horace_gresham)

_professional_

Horace Gresham and Sir Isaac Tramber are colleagues, likely involved in the same investigation or legal proceedings.

### [Horace Gresham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/characters/horace_gresham)

_professional_

Horace Gresham and Sir Isaac Tramber are colleagues, likely involved in the same investigation or legal proceedings.

## In the story

### [III: An Adventure in Pimlico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/iii-an-adventure-in-pimlico)

Attends the board meeting; described as a sporting baronet with a scandalous past involving horse racing.

### [The Earl of Verlond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/v-the-earl-of-verlond)

Dines with Black, reveals his hopes to marry Lady Mary Cassilirs, and feels virtuous about cutting ties with Black.

### [VIII: Colonel Black Has Shock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/viii-colonel-black-has-shock)

Mentioned as a friend of Black's and the Earl of Verlond; Black arranges a meeting with him.

### [Lord Verlond Gives Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/ix-lord-verlond-gives-dinner)

Present at the dinner, questioned about his connection to Black, and hopes to marry Mary.

### [XI: To Lincoln Races](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xi-to-lincoln-races)

Travels to Lincoln in an evil frame of mind, annoyed by Horace Gresham's presence and anxious about the race.

### [The Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xii-the-race)

Receives an anonymous envelope with money and a warning; insists on running off the dead heat against Horace's advice, influenced by Black.

### [XIII: Who Are the Four?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xiii-who-are-the-four)

Accompanies Black to the meeting and settles his debts, feeling exultant.

### [XV: Sir Isaac's Fears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xv-sir-isaac-s-fears)

Attempts to dissolve his partnership with Black due to fear of exposure and police inquiries; is coerced by Black to stay.

### [XVII: Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_just_men_of_cordova_se/chapters/xvii-justice)

Captured alongside Black; attempts to betray Black but is shot by him.

## Links

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