# Hugh Hendon — The Prince and the Pauper character guide

> Hugh Hendon in The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hugh, Sir Hugh, The dreaded Sir Hugh, The late Sir Hugh

**First appearance:** 0028-xxv-hendon-hall

## Who they are

Miles's younger brother, who has taken the family hall, the family name, and the family bride, and will not give them back.

## Relationships

### [Miles Hendon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/characters/miles_hendon)

_rivalry_

Hugh is Miles's treacherous younger brother who usurps his inheritance and plots against him.

### [Miles Hendon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/characters/miles_hendon)

_rivalry_

Hugh is Miles's treacherous younger brother who usurps his inheritance and plots against him.

### [Miles Hendon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/characters/miles_hendon)

_rivalry_

Hugh is Miles's treacherous younger brother who usurps his inheritance and plots against him.

## In the story

### [XII: The Prince and His Deliverer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/xii-the-prince-and-his-deliverer)

Miles's younger brother, described as treacherous and covetous, who framed Miles and caused his exile.

### [Hendon Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/xxv-hendon-hall)

Refuses to recognize Miles as his brother, claiming Miles died in battle, and treats him as a stranger.

### [In Prison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/xxvii-in-prison)

Mentioned as the one who might have set up the imprisonment; Hendon suspects his hand in the deception.

### [The Sacrifice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/xxviii-the-sacrifice)

Rides up to observe the proceedings and suggests additional lashes for the king.

### [Edward as King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/xxxiii-edward-as-king)

Stripped of his false show and stolen estates, and imprisoned by the king's order.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/conclusion)

Hugh confesses to forcing Lady Edith to deny Miles, then deserts his wife and dies on the continent.

## Links

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