# Colonel Maynadier — A Cycle of the West character guide

> Colonel Maynadier in A Cycle of the West by John G. Neihardt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Colonel

**First appearance:** 0027-ii-red-cloud

## Who they are

A U.S. Army officer involved in negotiations with the Sioux.

## Relationships

### [Mike Fink](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/characters/mike_fink)

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Colonel Maynadier and Mike Fink have a professional military relationship, with Maynadier commanding and Fink serving as a scout or soldier.

## In the story

### [II: Red Cloud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/ii-red-cloud)

The white commissioner who responds to Man Afraid's speech, insisting the council does not intend to steal hunting grounds.

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