# Bernard Dale — The Last Chronicle of Barset character guide

> Bernard Dale in The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bernard, Dale

**First appearance:** 0044-xlv-lily-dale-goes-to-london

## Who they are

Lily Dale's cousin, a captain in the army who courts Emily Dunstable.

## In the story

### [Lily Dale Goes to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/xlv-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.

### [Why Don’t You Have an “It” for Yourself?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/lii-why-don-t-you-have-an-it-for-yourself)

Betrothed to Emily Dunstable, rides with the ladies, and declines to help the squire with the horse matter.

### [Rotten Row](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/chapters/liii-rotten-row)

Rides with the party and is engaged to Emily Dunstable.

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