# Peter Dawlish — The Square Emerald character guide > Peter Dawlish in The Square Emerald by Edgar Wallace. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Dawlish, Dawlish, Mr. Peter Dawlish **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Who they are Fresh out of Dartmoor in a scarecrow's suit, this educated ex-convict trades his prison-made clothes for a seat by Leslie Maughan's fire and a second chance. ## Relationships ### [Leslie Maughan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/leslie_maughan) _friendship_ Leslie and Peter are close friends and allies, frequently supporting each other through various challenges. ### [Jane Raytham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/jane_raytham) _friendship_ Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner. ### [Greta Gurden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/greta_gurden) _friendship_ Greta and Peter share a friendly bond, often interacting with mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [Mr. Coldwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/mr_coldwell) _professional_ Mr. Coldwell and Peter Dawlish have a professional relationship, possibly as colleagues or business associates. ### [Princess Anita Bellini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/princess_anita_bellini) _social_ Peter and Princess Anita are social acquaintances, interacting in formal or casual social settings. ### [Lucretia Brown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/lucretia_brown) _friendship_ Lucretia and Peter are friends, sharing a cordial and supportive dynamic. ### [Anthony Druze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/anthony_druze) _rivalry_ Anthony and Peter are rivals, frequently competing or clashing in their pursuits. ### [Elizabeth Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/elizabeth_dawlish) _family_ Elizabeth and Peter are family members, likely siblings or close relatives, with a caring bond. ### [Leslie Maughan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/leslie_maughan) _friendship_ Leslie and Peter are close friends and allies, frequently supporting each other through various challenges. ### [Mr. Coldwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/mr_coldwell) _professional_ Mr. Coldwell and Peter Dawlish have a professional relationship, possibly as colleagues or business associates. ### [Jane Raytham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/jane_raytham) _friendship_ Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner. ### [Greta Gurden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/greta_gurden) _friendship_ Greta and Peter share a friendly bond, often interacting with mutual respect and camaraderie. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/i) Recently released from prison after five years for forging a cheque; he is discussed as a potential source of trouble. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/iii) Found watching the river; discusses murder and accepts Leslie's invitation. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/iv) Visits Leslie's flat; accepts a loan of twenty pounds; is attacked by three Javanese men on the street but rescued by a policeman; later sees his mother and Aunt Anita. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/v) Writes a letter to Leslie from his lodgings at 104, Severall Street, Lambeth, mentioning his landlady Mrs. Inglethorne and his plans to buy new clothes. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned by Leslie as a possible suspect, causing Lady Raytham to faint. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/viii) Provides information about Druze's history with Princess Bellini and Lord Everreed; expresses estrangement from his mother. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/ix) Mentioned by Jane Raytham as her initial suspect for Druze's murder, though she later dismisses the idea. ### [The Planted Gun and the Powder Burn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/x) Found with a planted gun under a loose board in his room; cleared of suspicion by Coldwell after the child Elizabeth reveals the truth. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xii) Struggles with concentration, haunted by prison memories and thoughts of Leslie. Confronts his mother and later rescues Elizabeth from abuse. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xiii) Confronts Princess Bellini about his child, nearly attacks her, is betrayed by his mother and arrested. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xiv) Arrested after breaking into Princess Bellini's house; charge dropped; learns Leslie knew about his child. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xv) Visits Leslie, shares his father's history with Princess Bellini, and gives her the anonymous letter. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xvi) Mentioned as the recipient of an eight-year-old sheet of paper Greta sent out of malice. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xviii) Searches Mrs. Inglethorne's room, discovers evidence of baby farming and a bundle labeled 'Miss Martha's girl Elizabeth,' then is attacked and knocked unconscious at Leslie's flat. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xix) Mentioned by Leslie in connection with the chained door and earlier events. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xx) Injured during the raid; discovers evidence in Mrs. Inglethorne's room; rescues Leslie. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xxi) Peter arrives at Jane's house with a little girl, Elizabeth, and introduces her to Jane as her mother. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xxii) Present during the revelation; shares a tender moment with Leslie. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/peter_dawlish - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters