Viscount Midhurst is an officer in the Horse Guards and one of the most eligible bachelors on Mars.  Noted for his forthright and direct turn of mind, Lord Midhurst is a skilled soldier and experienced leader of men.  He is a humorous man, fond of witty company, and displays an admirable ability to disregard the subtleties and nuances of a situation which might cause others to find pause and hesitate.