# Mr. Rattler — The Prime Minister character guide

> Mr. Rattler in The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rattler, Mr. Rattler of Mr. Roby

**First appearance:** 0019-xx-sir-orlando-s-policy

## Who they are

Political whip and ally of the Duke's government.

## In the story

### [The Beginning of a New Career](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/viii-the-beginning-of-a-new-career)

One of the office-seekers who unblushingly asserts his pretensions to the Duke, claiming a promise of a certain office.

### [Carlton Terrace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xi-carlton-terrace)

Criticizes the Duchess's inclusion of outsiders like Lopez, feeling snubbed and concerned about political influence being diluted.

### [The Duke of Omnium Thinks of Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xviii-the-duke-of-omnium-thinks-of-himself)

Mentioned as a guest at Gatherum and as someone who expressed confidence in the Ministry's endurance.

### [The Duchess and Her Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxiii-the-duchess-and-her-friend)

Noted as having no words for the Duchess, reflecting the general silence around her.

### [Only the Duke of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/lxxiii-only-the-duke-of-omnium)

Observes that the Duke cannot continue with such a narrow majority.

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