In Which He Takes Tea at the Carlton and Is Surprised
The protagonist, a former army officer seeking adventure, who agrees to help Phyllis Benton after meeting her at the Carlton.
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The protagonist, a demobilized officer seeking adventure. He places an advertisement and receives a mysterious invitation.
Chapter II
Meets Phyllis Benton at the Carlton, listens to her story, and agrees to help her.
In Which He Journeys to Godalming and the Game Begins
Drives to Godalming, visits Phyllis, and agrees to investigate the mysterious events at The Elms.
I
Drummond prepares for a trip to Godalming, instructs his servant, and outlines the case involving Miss Benton, Lakington, and Peterson.
II
Drives to Godalming, reflects on Phyllis, encounters Lakington and Peterson, becomes suspicious of the staged breakdown.
Chapter III
Observes the coercion, attacks the room, rescues the victim, and brings him to the Bentons' house.
III: In Which Things Happen in Half Moon Street
Hosts the doctor and Peterson; decides to defy Peterson's threats and protect Potts.
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Interviews the doctor, cares for the drugged American, and deduces a conspiracy from a torn document.
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Drummond faces Peterson's threats with bravado and wit, refusing to return the paper or the American.
III
Devises a plan to protect Potts, is abducted by Peterson's men, and reveals the decoy to Peterson.
In Which He Spends a Quiet Night at the Elms
Confronts Peterson, visits Phyllis, and escapes from The Elms using stealth and combat skills.
I
Defiant and flippant in the face of Peterson's threats; considers escape but decides to stay and uncover the mystery.
Chapter II
Recalls his wartime stunts and training; decides to explore the house; encounters a cobra; fights and subdues a laughing opponent.
III
Confronts Peterson at breakfast, threatens him, and later meets Jem Smith before seeking out Phyllis.
IV
Reassures Phyllis, recounts the night's events, and plans to keep an eye on the gang.
In Which There Is Trouble at Goring
Reads about Granger's murder, telephones Darrell, recruits Longworth, and reflects on the danger of his situation.
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The protagonist, a cheery optimist who has challenged a dangerous criminal gang and is now aware he is marked.
II
Reads about Granger's murder, deduces the Potts at the Carlton is an impostor, recruits Algy, and confronts the fake Potts.
Chapter III: The Drugging at Goring Bungalow
Drugged and unconscious; Lakington kicks him and vows revenge for a blow on the jaw.
VI: In Which a Very Old Game Takes Place on the Hog's Back
Wakes from being drugged, rescues his friends and Mrs. Denny, meets Phyllis at Guildford, fights and kills Peterson's dog, then is captured.
I
Wakes up after being drugged, rescues his friends and the housekeeper, and realizes Potts has been kidnapped.
The Plan of Attack
Devises the rescue plan and insists on seeing it through despite the risk.
III
Meets Phyllis at Guildford, declares his love, and updates her on Potts' kidnapping and the gang's activities.
IV
Stakes out The Elms, infiltrates the house, rescues Mr. Potts, fights and kills a gorilla, then is captured by Peterson.
In Which He Spends an Hour or Two on a Roof
Brought before the gang, he provokes them with insolence and escapes to the roof, where he observes the disposal of Ivolsky's body.
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The protagonist, brought before Peterson's gang, displays defiance and physical prowess.
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Hides on the roof after escaping the house, uses a gang member as a shield against a trap, and plans to explore the central room.
Chapter III
Hides on the roof, observes the coercion of Potts and the disposal of a corpse, and decides to follow Peterson to Paris.
In Which He Goes to Paris for a Night
Leads the escape from The Elms, orchestrates the pursuit of Peterson, and plans to infiltrate a revolutionary meeting in Paris.
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The protagonist who orchestrates his own rescue from the roof of The Elms by singing to attract a crowd, sending Potts to safety, and outwitting Peterson and Lakington.
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Visits Phyllis, recounts his rooftop escape and fight with the gorilla, then leaves for Paris.
III
Leads the group, devises plans to evade surveillance and transport Potts to safety, and decides to go to Paris.
IV
Arrives in Paris after a crash-landing; engages in a humorous exchange with a French gendarme; meets American detective Mr. Green and demonstrates his wariness and observational skills.
IX: In Which He Has a Near Shave
Narrates the chapter; taunts Peterson on the boat; survives poisoned dart attack.
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Observes Peterson in disguise as Comte de Guy and discusses the criminal's dual connections with revolutionaries and financiers.
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Drummond dines with Potts, returns to his hotel, and narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by a native intruder using a blowpipe and poisoned darts.
III
Taunts Peterson about his seasickness and previous assassination attempts.
IV
Receives a letter from Phyllis and drives to Godalming, breaks into the house, finds Algy's eyeglass, and is knocked unconscious after hearing a scream.
X: In Which the Hun Nation Decreases by One
Captured after rushing to The Elms; tied up, revived, and taunted by Lakington; later leads a rescue of Phyllis.
I
Impulsively rushes to rescue Phyllis, is ambushed, knocked unconscious, bound, and brutally beaten by Lakington.
Chapter II
Bound but devises a plan to free himself, kills Heinrich with a blowpipe.
III
Leads the rescue of Phyllis Benton, interrogates prisoners, and plans to intercept Lakington at Laidley Towers.
XI: In Which Lakington Plays His Last "Coup"
Drives to Laidley Towers, narrowly avoids assassination, infiltrates the party, and ultimately confronts and causes Lakington's death.
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Drives to Laidley Towers, discusses ending the hunt, kills the chauffeur in self-defense, and disguises himself to confront Lakington.
II
Observes the events from outside the window, recognizing Lakington's disguise and Irma's sleight-of-hand.
III
Disguised as Lakington's chauffeur, drives Lakington to The Elms, orchestrates the substitution of prisoners, and watches from the roof.
In Which the Last Round Takes Place
Examines Peterson's ledger, discusses the revolutionary scheme, and plans to hand Peterson to police.
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Examines Peterson's ledger, discusses revolutionary leaders, and oversees the safe opening.
Chapter II
Leads the investigation and reassures Mr. Potts; mentions his upcoming wedding to Phyllis.
III
Leads the confrontation, exposes Peterson's plot, and orchestrates the capture of the gang.
Epilogue
Now married to Phyllis, Hugh remains vigilant and suspicious, receiving a secret message from Peterson.
