# Old Perrin — The Magic City character guide

> Old Perrin in The Magic City by E. Nesbit.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Perrin, Perrin

**First appearance:** 0006-v-on-the-carpet

## Who they are

A grumpy but helpful old man in the magic city.

## Relationships

### [Philip Haldane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_city_se/characters/philip_haldane)

_professional_

Old Perrin serves as a mentor or wise figure to Philip, offering guidance in the magical realm.

### [Philip Haldane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_city_se/characters/philip_haldane)

_professional_

Old Perrin serves as a mentor or wise figure to Philip, offering guidance in the magical realm.

### [Philip Haldane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_city_se/characters/philip_haldane)

_professional_

Old Perrin serves as a mentor or wise figure to Philip, offering guidance in the magical realm.

## In the story

### [IV: The Dragon-Slayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_city_se/chapters/iv-the-dragon-slayer)

Encourages Philip to become the Deliverer and explains the seven deeds required.

### [VII: The Dwellers by the Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_city_se/chapters/vii-the-dwellers-by-the-sea)

Brought by the Hippogriff at Philip's request. Initially refuses to build the ark due to manners, but eventually agrees and constructs it with the islanders' help.

### [On the Lightning Loose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_city_se/chapters/ix-on-the-lightning-loose)

Shouts 'Here we are again!' upon the ark's arrival.

## Links

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