 In "A Gentleman of Leisure", Hildebrand Spencer Poynt de Burgh John Hannasyde Coombe-Crombie, twelfth Earl of Dreever, or "Spennie", is owner (in name at least) of Dreever Castle, but has no money and is supported by his uncle, Sir Thomas Blunt.He is pleasant but foolish and rather spineless young man, bullied by his Aunt Julia and fleeced by card sharps.He loves a girl named Katie, and wishes to join the diplomatic service and marry her, but requires his uncle's blessing and support to do so.