The Young Visiters · Character

Edward Procurio

A dark, mysterious manservant in full evening dress who reads newspapers by the hot water pipes and rigs Salteena for a royal levee.

supporting

Also known as Procurio

First appearance: V: The Crystal Palace

As a supporting figure in The Young Visiters, Edward Procurio is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Groom of the Chambers at the Crystal Palace private compartments; directs Mr.

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Procurio glides through the Earl's compartments with a superior smile, laying out razors, deciding bath temperatures, and improvising a court costume from black evening wear and silver paper. He is at once servant and stage manager, whispering confidences about dressing gowns and correcting Salteena's ignorance with firm politeness. His quiet competence makes him the engine of the book's finest comic set-piece.

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Relationships

Mr. Salteena
friendship · positive
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Earl of Clincham
social · ambivalent
Bernard Clark
friendship · positive

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V: The Crystal Palace
Groom of the Chambers at the Crystal Palace private compartments; directs Mr. Salteena to the Earl of Clincham's door.
High Life
Serves Mr. Salteena breakfast, helps him select clothes, and rigs him up with improvised court attire including a paper star and red rosettes.
A Gay Call
Seen walking in the passage, looking dark and mysterious, and directs Bernard to the Earl's compartments.
XII: How It Ended
Not mentioned in this chapter.

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