# Mr. Rolls — The Ladies Lindores character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Rolls, Bauby Rolls

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

## Who they are

An old servant or tenant, often providing comic relief.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/i)

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

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

The butler at Dalrulzian; defends Bauby's abilities and presents the menu, showing his discriminating taste and loyalty.

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

Discovers the body at the Scaur and is distressed, fearing his master's involvement.

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

Absent from Dalrulzian; travels to Edinburgh on a solemn pilgrimage, then visits the scene of Torrance's death.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xliii)

Confesses at the examination to causing Torrance's death, exonerating John, and is driven away in John's fly.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/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.

## Links

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