Character guide

Cedric Errol

major

Also known as Ceddie, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Lord Fauntleroy, Captain Cedric Errol, Captain Cedric, Cedric Errol, Captain Errol, Master Ceddie

A kind-hearted American boy who becomes the heir to the Earl of Dorincourt.

Earl of Dorincourt

major

Also known as the old Earl, the Earl, Earl, Lord Dorincourt, VIII Lord Dorincourt

Cedric's wealthy, initially cold-hearted grandfather who gradually softens.

Mr. Hobbs

supporting

Also known as Hobbs, Mr. В Hobbs

A grocery store owner and Cedric's friend in New York.

Mr. Havisham

supporting

Also known as Havisham, Mr. В Havisham, Gradually Mr. Havisham

The family lawyer who brings Cedric to England.

Dick

supporting

Also known as Professor Dick Tipton, Perfessor Dick Tipton

A young bootblack and loyal friend of Cedric in New York.

Mrs. Errol

supporting

Also known as Errol, Mrs. В Errol, first Mrs. В Errol, little Mrs. Errol

Cedric's loving mother, known as Dearest, who lives modestly.

Mary

supporting

Also known as Bloody Mary

A kind Irish servant in the Earl's household who befriends Cedric.

Reverend Mr. Mordaunt

supporting

Also known as Mr. Mordaunt, Mordaunt, The Reverend Mr. Mordaunt

The local clergyman who helps Cedric connect with the tenants.

Thomas

minor

Also known as Mr. Thomas, Tom

A footman in the Earl's household.

Wilkins

minor

Also known as wilkins

A groom or servant at the castle.

Lady Lorridaile

minor

Also known as degrees Lady Lorridaile

A kind noblewoman who visits the Earl and befriends Cedric.

Mrs. Dawson

minor

Also known as Dawson, Miss Dawson

The housekeeper at Dorincourt Castle.

Miss Vivian Herbert

minor

Also known as Miss Vivian, Miss Herbert

A young lady who visits the castle and interacts with Cedric.

Ben

minor

Also known as XV Ben

A tenant farmer on the Earl's estate.

Bridget

minor

A servant in the Earl's household.

Benjamin Tipton

minor

Also known as Ben

Dick's brother, a young man in New York.

Captain Errol

minor

Also known as the Captain

Cedric's deceased father, remembered fondly.

Newick

minor

Also known as Mr. Newick

The head gardener at Dorincourt Castle.

Michael

minor

A servant or tenant on the estate.

Higgins

minor

Also known as Mr. Higgins, Higgins of Edge Farm

A tenant farmer who receives help from Cedric.

Mrs. Dibble

minor

A tenant's wife on the estate.

Billy Williams

minor

Also known as Billy

A young boy from the village who interacts with Cedric.

Mrs. Mellon

minor

A tenant's wife on the estate.

Dougal

minor

A Scottish servant at the castle.

Mrs. Higgins

minor

Also known as poor Higgins

The wife of tenant farmer Higgins.

Bevis

minor

A boy from the village who plays with Cedric.

James

minor

Also known as Jim

A servant in the Earl's household.

Jake

minor

A young boy from the village.

Jerry

minor

A servant or worker on the estate.

John Arthur Molyneux Errol

minor

Also known as Molyneux

Cedric's deceased father's full name, mentioned in legal contexts.

Sir Harry Lorridaile

minor

Also known as Sir Harry, Harry, Henry

A nobleman who visits the Earl.

Queen Mary

minor

Also known as Minna

Historical figure mentioned in passing, not a character.

Jane Shorts

minor

Also known as Jane

A servant in the Earl's household.

Constantia

minor

A minor servant or tenant mentioned briefly.

Lady Fauntleroy

minor

The title held by Cedric's mother in courtesy.