Colonel Einarson

The Tenth Clue

A figure involved in the unfolding events, possibly a suspect or ally.

Zigzags of Treachery

A key figure in the investigation, possibly with hidden motives.

I

Mentioned as 'Lew Maher' in the excerpt; a city sleuth who pointed out the Whosis Kid in Boston and was later killed.

I

Not present in this chapter.

V

Referred to as Paget, the deputy sheriff who leads the investigation at the scene.

VI

Mentioned as 'the Old Man' who informs the Op about the car being found in Sacramento.

I

Referred to as the Old Man, head of the agency.

III

The Old Man; arranges the employment office stratagem and is briefed by the Op.

I

Mentioned as a guest at the wedding reception.

II

Mentioned as having armed the household and led them out to confront the bank robbery.

V

Referred to as General Pleshskev; assists in the capture and talks to distract the fugitive.

VI

Mentioned as Hendrixson; reports the killings and describes the masked attacker.

Creeping Siamese

A client or associate involved in the investigation.

I

Referred to as 'the Old Man'; the Op's boss at the Continental Detective Agency.

III

Referred to as 'the Old Man', the Op's boss; listens to the report and offers analysis.

$106,000 Blood Money

A client or associate involved in the investigation, providing leads and context.

IV

Referred to as 'the Old Man'; has lunch with the Op and comments on the timing of Papadopoulos's reappearance.

This King Business

A key figure in the case, possibly involved in the forged will scheme.

I: “Yes”—and “No”

Icelander and head of the army; seen with Grantham and considered a possible scoundrel.

IV: Introductions

A florid officer with a German accent; interrogates the soldier and prepares to use a whip to force a confession.

V: A Flogging

Flogs a soldier methodically for forty minutes to extract information, then explains the soldier's motive; shows a mix of brutality and calculated discipline.

VI: Cards on the Table

Drops the Op and Grantham at the hotel and departs hurriedly.

VII: Lionel's Plans

Mentioned as a key figure in the revolution plot, suspected by the Op of ordering Mahmoud's murder.

VIII: An Enlightening Interview

Identified as a conspirator with Mahmoud in swindling Lionel Grantham.

IX: Conjectures

Suspected of killing Mahmoud; carries a worn picture of the Shah of Persia, suggesting he aims to become a dictator.

Einarson in Control

Arrives in dinner coat, takes command of the meeting, intimidates dissenters, and sets the revolution for Thursday morning.

XI: A Romantic Interlude

Mentioned as the leader of the revolution who must be killed afterward.

XII: The Night Before

Outlines the revolution plans; the Op assesses his physical and mental strengths and flaws.

XIII: Progress Goes "Betune"

Arrives with his troops, smelling of victory, and escorts Grantham and the Op to the Administration Building.

XIV: Coronation

Leads the revolution, forces the President's resignation, and is coerced by the Op into crowning Grantham.

XV: Bargain Hunters

Brought in at gunpoint, humiliated by the Op, and later left with Djudakovich for a private talk.

XVI: Lionel Rex

Mentioned as being held by the Op and later present in Grantham's suite.

Mob Law

Confronted by Djudakovich, thrown to the mob, and torn apart by soldiers.

Chapter X

The Old Man listens to the Op's report and discusses the case.

The Farewell Murder

A key figure in the investigation, possibly a client or suspect.