It is here at Groxbourne that Peregrine meets Gerald Glodstone , a teacher like others in the school , whose teaching methods involve using the cane .
Who is also addicted to early - and pre-twentieth century adventure fiction .
It is here at Groxbourne that Peregrine meets Gerald Glodstone , a teacher like others in the school , whose teaching methods involve using the cane , but who is also addicted to early - and pre-twentieth century adventure fiction .