The Last Chronicle of Barset · Character
Bernard Dale
Lily Dale's cousin, a captain in the army who courts Emily Dunstable.
minor
Also known as Bernard, Dale
First appearance: Lily Dale Goes to London
Bernard Dale shows up with force in Lily Dale Goes to London. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bernard is engaged to Emily Dunstable; the squire announces the match and mentions that Bernard will inherit the old place if they wish.
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In Lily Dale Goes to London: Bernard is engaged to Emily Dunstable; the squire announces the match and mentions that Bernard will inherit the old place if they wish. Later, in Why Don’t You Have an “It” for Yourself?:…
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- Other
Character groups
- London social circle
- Central plot characters
- Crawley family associates
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