The Ladies Lindores · Character

Mr. Rolls

An old servant or tenant, often providing comic relief.

minor

Also known as old Rolls, Bauby Rolls

First appearance: the ladies lindores

Mr. Rolls shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old servant at Dalrulzian, stoic and gruff, but with hidden fondness for the Barringtons.

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In I: The old servant at Dalrulzian, stoic and gruff, but with hidden fondness for the Barringtons. Later, in Chapter II: The old butler, who had been with the Erskines for years, is startled by John's sudden arrival…

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I
The old servant at Dalrulzian, stoic and gruff, but with hidden fondness for the Barringtons.
Chapter II
The old butler, who had been with the Erskines for years, is startled by John's sudden arrival and feels aggrieved that he was not properly received.
Chapter III
John's old servant, who provides a detailed account of the local gentry and expresses concern that John may be too English.
The Preparations at Dalrulzian
The butler at Dalrulzian; defends Bauby's abilities and presents the menu, showing his discriminating taste and loyalty.
Chapter XXVI
Discovers the body at the Scaur and is distressed, fearing his master's involvement.
XXXIII
The loyal butler walks to Dunearn to learn about his master's fate, but is cowed by the legal proceedings and public hostility.
XXXV
The loyal butler who is deeply concerned about his sister Bauby and the Erskine family. He speaks solemnly with Mr. Monypenny about the situation and his duty.
Chapter XXXIX
Absent from Dalrulzian; travels to Edinburgh on a solemn pilgrimage, then visits the scene of Torrance's death.
XLIII
Confesses at the examination to causing Torrance's death, exonerating John, and is driven away in John's fly.
XLV
Imprisoned in Dunnotter, deeply depressed by solitude and loss of status; receives a visit from Monypenny and later from Rintoul, whose confession shatters his sacrifice.

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