Nephew of the old Earl, who succeeded to the title. He fell in love with Lady Anna, but she refused to marry him as she loved Daniel Thwaite, the tailor. However, since he had no money to keep up the dignity of the name, she divided her fortune with him.

 "... a gay-hearted, kindly young man fair-haired, well-made ... looking like a sailor and every inch a gentleman" - Lady Anna