# General Laughter — Captain Jinks, Hero character guide

> General Laughter in Captain Jinks, Hero by Ernest Howard Crosby.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Laughter

**First appearance:** 0016-xv-politics

## Who they are

A general with a humorous name, possibly a comic figure.

## In the story

### [VII: The Battle of San Diego](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/vii-the-battle-of-san-diego)

Overweight general fanning himself at headquarters; assigns Sam to his staff.

### [On Duty at Havilla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/ix-on-duty-at-havilla)

Compliments Sam, mentions him in despatches, and accepts presents from the Morito chiefs.

### [A Dinner Party at Gin-Sin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/chapters/xi-a-dinner-party-at-gin-sin)

Referenced as a contrast to Lord Bobbets, being too large to kidnap easily.

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