# Poor Hans — Allan Quatermain Stories character guide

> Poor Hans in Allan Quatermain Stories by H. Rider Haggard.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hans

**First appearance:** 0001-long-odds

## Who they are

A Hottentot servant who meets a tragic end during an adventure.

## Relationships

### [Mashune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/mashune)

_friendship_

Mashune and Poor Hans share a bond as fellow servants or companions in Allan's circle.

### [Mashune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/mashune)

_friendship_

Mashune and Poor Hans share a bond as fellow servants or companions in Allan's circle.

## In the story

### [Hunter Quatermain's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/chapters/hunter-quatermain-s-story)

Hottentot servant who accompanies Quatermain on the hunt; his non-return causes concern.

### [A Tale of Three Lions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/chapters/a-tale-of-three-lions)

Quatermain's loyal Hottentot companion, assists in the hunt.

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