# Mr. Beaufort — The Ladies Lindores character guide

> Mr. Beaufort in The Ladies Lindores by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Beaufort

**First appearance:** 0001-the-ladies-lindores

## Snapshot

A gentleman of uncertain standing whose gnawing envy of John Erskine sharpens every scene where the Lindores' attention turns elsewhere.

## Who they are

Beaufort hovers at the edges of the Lindores circle, addressed with a formality that quietly measures his distance from real intimacy. He bristles at the family's absorption in John Erskine, exaggerating his own injuries while never quite naming the resentment that drives him. His wounded vanity makes him a barometer of the novel's shifting loyalties, and a reminder that not every guest in a great house is welcomed equally.

## Relationships

### [John Erskine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/john_erskine)

_friendship_

John and Mr. Beaufort are friendly acquaintances, possibly sharing social or business circles.

### [Edith Lindores](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/edith_lindores)

_social_

Edith knows Mr. Beaufort as a social acquaintance, with no deep emotional connection.

### [Edith Lindores](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/edith_lindores)

_social_

Edith knows Mr. Beaufort as a social acquaintance, with no deep emotional connection.

### [John Erskine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/john_erskine)

_friendship_

John and Mr. Beaufort are friendly acquaintances, possibly sharing social or business circles.

### [Edith Lindores](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/edith_lindores)

_social_

Edith knows Mr. Beaufort as a social acquaintance, with no deep emotional connection.

### [John Erskine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/john_erskine)

_friendship_

John and Mr. Beaufort are friendly acquaintances, possibly sharing social or business circles.

## In the story

### [The New Estate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/iv)

Caroline's lover, whose engagement to her is now opposed by Lord Lindores due to his lack of wealth.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xiv)

Present at the dinner, a source of tension; formerly engaged to Caroline, now a guest due to his connection with Millefleurs.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xviii)

Mentioned as a potential visitor to Tinto; Torrance expresses eagerness for his visit, causing Carry distress.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xix)

Writes a cautious letter to John explaining his role as attendant to Lord Millefleurs and his hesitation to visit, prompting John's difficult reply.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xx)

Discussed as a former suitor of Caroline; John has advised him not to come North, and Lady Lindores hopes he will take that advice.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxiii)

Discussed as Millefleurs's companion and keeper, whose presence is desired by the Duke to watch over Millefleurs.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxi)

Arrives at Dalrulzian expecting a lively social scene, but finds himself in a hermitage; he is oppressed by the atmosphere and writes to Millefleurs.

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxii)

Learns of Torrance's death from Millefleurs and is overwhelmed by the possibility of freedom regarding Lady Caroline.

### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxiv)

Arrives at Lindores, agitated by the encounter with Lady Lindores and Edith, and delivers the news of John Erskine's imprisonment.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxv)

Mentioned as driving John's dogcart homeward, seen by Mr. Monypenny on his way to visit John.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Attends Torrance's funeral, feeling like a specter, and is stirred by the thought that Caroline is now free.

### [Chapter XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxix)

Guest at Dalrulzian; comforts Bauby Rolls and assures her of John's return.

## Links

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