# Sir Philip Bampfylde — The Maid of Sker character guide > Sir Philip Bampfylde in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sir Philip, Philip Bampfylde, poor Sir Philip, old Sir Philip, Squire Philip **First appearance:** 0001-the-maid-of-sker ## Who they are A wealthy squire and magistrate whose family, lands, and name sit at the center of the county's tangled affairs, and whose interest in a certain foundling changes everything. ## Relationships ### [Parson Chowne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/parson_chowne) _psychological_ Parson Chowne manipulates and dominates Sir Philip, exerting a sinister psychological control over him. ### [Miss Delushy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/miss_delushy) _romantic_ Miss Delushy is romantically entangled with Sir Philip, though the relationship is fraught with tension. ### [Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie) _rivalry_ Bardie and Sir Philip are antagonists, with Bardie opposing Sir Philip's schemes and arrogance. ### [Justice Anthony Stew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/justice_anthony_stew) _professional_ Justice Anthony Stew and Sir Philip interact as legal and social authorities in the community. ### [Parson Chowne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/parson_chowne) _psychological_ Parson Chowne manipulates and dominates Sir Philip, exerting a sinister psychological control over him. ### [Justice Anthony Stew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/justice_anthony_stew) _professional_ Justice Anthony Stew and Sir Philip interact as legal and social authorities in the community. ### [Miss Delushy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/miss_delushy) _romantic_ Miss Delushy is romantically entangled with Sir Philip, though the relationship is fraught with tension. ### [Parson Chowne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/parson_chowne) _psychological_ Parson Chowne manipulates and dominates Sir Philip, exerting a sinister psychological control over him. ### [Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie) _rivalry_ Bardie and Sir Philip are antagonists, with Bardie opposing Sir Philip's schemes and arrogance. ### [Justice Anthony Stew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/justice_anthony_stew) _professional_ Justice Anthony Stew and Sir Philip interact as legal and social authorities in the community. ### [Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/bardie) _rivalry_ Bardie and Sir Philip are antagonists, with Bardie opposing Sir Philip's schemes and arrogance. ### [Miss Delushy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/miss_delushy) _romantic_ Miss Delushy is romantically entangled with Sir Philip, though the relationship is fraught with tension. ## In the story ### [XXI: Cross-Examination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxi-cross-examination) Sir Philip accompanies Stew and treats Davy with more respect, intervening to keep the questioning fair. ### [Another Disappointment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxii-another-disappointment) Visits Davy with Justice Stew, expresses disappointment over the failed search, and privately gives Davy money for Bardie and Bunny. ### [Sound Investments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxiv-sound-investments) Mentioned as the source of the trust for the children; Davy feels gratitude toward him. ### [A Visit to a Parson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxix-a-visit-to-a-parson) Mentioned as the subject of Parson Chowne's interest; Davy is to spy on his activities at Narnton Court. ### [Under Fairer Auspices](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxvi-under-fairer-auspices) Mentioned as the guardian of Miss Carey and Captain Drake. ### [Two Poor Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxvii-two-poor-children) Father of Drake Bampfylde, described as a very fine Sir Philip. ### [A Fine Old Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxviii-a-fine-old-gentleman) Sir Philip is encountered by Davy in his orchard; he is grieving but courteous, and dismisses Davy's warning about Stoyle Chowne. ### [Notice to Quit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxix-notice-to-quit) Overheard on the terrace at Narnton Court, expressing humility and concern about his son's honor, and sniffing the sea air. ### [Mischief in a Household](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlvii-mischief-in-a-household) Aged but dignified, he maintains faith in God and his son's innocence, and is deeply affected by Isabel's departure. ### [A Breathless Disinterment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlviii-a-breathless-disinterment) Mentioned as not in the mood for sport; his hat is found during the dig. ### [One Who Has Interred Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlix-one-who-has-interred-himself) Sir Philip receives the dolls and hat from Davy, weeps with gratitude, and asks Davy to deliver them to his son. ### [A Brave Man Runs Away](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/l-a-brave-man-runs-away) Mentioned as desiring Davy's presence at Narnton Court, perhaps to help convince the obstinate Squire of his brother's innocence. ### [LV: Upon Foreign Service](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lv-upon-foreign-service) Present at the secret wedding of Captain Drake Bampfylde and Isabel Carey. ### [Many Weak Moments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lvii-many-weak-moments) Visits Sker with a groom, meets the Maid of Sker, and talks with Jack Wildman about wealth and damnation. ### [LXII: A Rash Young Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxii-a-rash-young-captain) Davy's primary concern is to restore his reputation and family love. ### [Polly at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxiii-polly-at-home) Mentioned as helping Nanette; Davy seeks to avoid alarming him. ### [LXIV: Susan Quite Acquits Herself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxiv-susan-quite-acquits-herself) The quiet twin boy, Philip, who had golden curls and was slow to speak; later referred to as 'poor Squire Philip' after the tragedy. ### [LXVI: The Maid at Last Is 'Dentified'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxvi-the-maid-at-last-is-dentified) Receives his long-lost granddaughter Bertha (Delushy) with emotion and gratitude. ### [Dog Eats Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxvii-dog-eats-dog) Gazing at the ebb of the Tawe; discusses the situation with Davy and the boat identification. ### [The Old Pitcher at the Well Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxviii-the-old-pitcher-at-the-well-again) Dies of shame after learning of Chowne's deceit and his own role in disbelieving his brother. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters/sir_philip_bampfylde - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/characters