Lord Darlington

Question 1

Gent?

Answer 1

A gentleman through and through

Question 2

Before the meeting

Answer 2

What happens within this house may have considerable repercussions

Question 3

Honourable values

Answer 3

I fought that war to preserve justice in the world

Question 4

S defending LD early in the book

Answer 4

A great deal of nonsense has been spoken and written in recent years concerning his lordship and the prominent role he came to play in great affairs”

I can declare that he was truly good man at heart, a gentleman through and through and on I am today proud to have given y best years of service to.

Question 5

Farraday’s disappointed guest that thinks S is ‘mock’

Answer 5

Mrs Wakefield: ‘what was this Lord Darlington like..?’ ‘I didn’t madam no.’
denies working for LD twice

‘very skilful, but mock’

Question 6

LD ideals for Europe

Answer 6

‘peace and justice’ in Europe - LD

Question 7

End of the novel recognises

Answer 7

You see, I trusted. I trusted in his lordship’s wisdom. All those years I served him, I trusted I was doing something worthwhile.
I can’t even say I made my own mistakes. Really – one has to ask oneself – what dignity is there in that?

Question 8

When Mr S tries to explain why he feels uncomfortable discussing LD with others it is likened to a

Answer 8

divorce - one does not speak of their ex in front of the other. He is bound to LD through his symbolic employee contract