Sampson Brass

Nell Trent

Sampson Brass, as Quilp's ally, is hostile and scheming against Nell and her grandfather.

Richard Swiveller

Richard Swiveller works as a clerk for Sampson Brass, though he is often mistreated and manipulated.

Daniel Quilp

Quilp and Sampson Brass are co-conspirators, with Quilp dominating and exploiting Brass for his schemes.

Richard Swiveller

Richard Swiveller works as a clerk for Sampson Brass, though he is often mistreated and manipulated.

Richard Swiveller

Richard Swiveller works as a clerk for Sampson Brass, though he is often mistreated and manipulated.

Daniel Quilp

Quilp and Sampson Brass are co-conspirators, with Quilp dominating and exploiting Brass for his schemes.

Nell Trent

Sampson Brass, as Quilp's ally, is hostile and scheming against Nell and her grandfather.

Daniel Quilp

Quilp and Sampson Brass are co-conspirators, with Quilp dominating and exploiting Brass for his schemes.

Nell Trent

Sampson Brass, as Quilp's ally, is hostile and scheming against Nell and her grandfather.

Chapter XI

Quilp's obsequious attorney, forced to smoke constantly and endure Quilp's abuse while feigning enjoyment.

XII

Brass is mentioned as Quilp's legal friend, sleeping in the storeroom during the night of the escape.

XIII

Awakens with Quilp and assists in the morning's events.

XXXIII

The solicitor whose office and domestic arrangements are described; he is dominated by his sister Sally and obsequious to Quilp.

Chapter XXXIV

The master of the house; Swiveller reflects on being his clerk.

Chapter XXXV

Anxious about the sleeping lodger, he tries to manipulate Swiveller into claiming false statements about the tenancy.

XXXVI

Mentioned as being absent during the events; his sister Sally runs the household and office in his stead.

XXXVII

Frustrated by the constant Punch shows and the crowds they attract, he vents to Sally and Swiveller.

Chapter XXXVIII

Mentioned as the solicitor to whom inquiries about the old curiosity shop are directed; the stranger is currently lodging at Brass's.

XLVIII

Mentioned as absent from his office when Quilp visited and encountered Swiveller.

XLIX

Sits at the table composing a descriptive advertisement for Quilp's body, drinking Quilp's rum and expressing hypocritical grief.

LI

Attends Quilp's tea at the Wilderness, suffers from the cold and damp, and agrees to help Quilp against Kit.

LVI

Displays uncharacteristic cheerfulness and cunning; sends Swiveller on an errand, then intercepts Kit, offering him half-crowns and feigning benevolence while hinting at secret dealings.

LVII

Feigns virtue and friendship, secretly manipulates Kit and Swiveller.

LVIII

Returns cheerfully, feigns trust in Swiveller regarding the missing money, and shows anxiety about the theft.

LIX

Brass feigns generosity toward Kit, then orchestrates the accusation of theft. He directs the search and calls for a constable, revealing his duplicity.

Kit Accused

Accuses Kit of robbery, denies giving him money, and orchestrates the legal proceedings.

LXII

Visits Quilp at the countinghouse, fearful and obsequious; discusses the search for Nell and the old man, and receives orders to dismiss Richard Swiveller.

LXIII

Prosecutes Kit; testifies against him; later dismisses Richard Swiveller from his service.

LXIV

Mentioned as having conspired with Sally and Quilp to frame Kit.

LXVI

Brass confesses to the authorities, betraying Quilp and revealing the whole story in a desperate attempt to save himself.

LXVII

Mentioned in Sally's letter as having 'broken confidence' and confessed, inciting Quilp's murderous rage.

LXXIII

Sampson is convicted of perjury and fraud, sentenced to prison with hard labor, and struck from the roll of attorneys.