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Marquis of Auld Reekie
An elderly Scottish nobleman and father of Lord Nidderdale.
minor
Also known as Auld Reekie, The Marquis
First appearance: xxii lord nidderdale s morality
Marquis of Auld Reekie shows up with force in Melmotte in Parliament. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Discusses the Melmotte marriage with his son Lord Nidderdale, advising him to proceed cautiously.
Marquis of Auld Reekie first appears in 0021 xxii lord nidderdale s morality.
In Melmotte in Parliament: Discusses the Melmotte marriage with his son Lord Nidderdale, advising him to proceed cautiously.
Later, in Breakfast in Berkeley Square: Lord Nidderdale's father; cross and pragmatic, insists Nidderdale should marry Marie for her money.
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