Tries to see noble fellows (5)

I believe the answer is:

peers

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'tries to see' is the first definition.
(to peer is to attempt to see)

'noble fellows' is the second definition.
(peers of the realm)

(Other definitions for peers that I've seen before include "Looks closely at equals" , "Looks searchingly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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