# Sprout — The Prime Minister character guide

> Sprout in The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Sprout

**First appearance:** 0049-l-mr-slide-s-revenge

## Who they are

Political journalist and editor.

## In the story

### [XXXII: “What Business Is It of Yours?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xxxii-what-business-is-it-of-yours)

Receives a whispered word from Mr. Sprugeon about the Castle interest being alive for the election.

### [The Silverbridge Election](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-silverbridge-election)

Supports Mr. Du Boung and advises Lopez that he cannot win, urging him to retire to avoid handing the seat to Fletcher.

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