Sir Watkyn's father

A diplomat who carried the grandfather clock with him from post to post.

Connections

dealings

• buys the grandfather clock^✦︎ 1
• is father of Sir Watkyn Bassett 1

Talked about, but not there

1. Creeping through the dark hall, Bertie collides with Gussie, knocks over Sir Watkyn's precious grandfather clock, is caught by Sir Watkyn in his purple dressing-gown, and the two are driven on to a chest by Bartholomew until Stiffy appears.Chapters 8–9, the hall, as My father