John S. Blenkiron

Sandy Arbuthnot

Close allies and comrades working together on a dangerous mission, sharing mutual respect and trust.

Peter Pienaar

Trusted allies who collaborate closely, sharing a pragmatic and unflappable bond in the face of danger.

Greenmantle

Greenmantle is a key figure in the enemy's plans, and Blenkiron seeks to manipulate or neutralize him.

Ulric von Stumm

Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other.

Richard Hannay

Fellow agents and close friends, working together with deep mutual respect and camaraderie.

Sir Walter Bullivant

Blenkiron is a key operative under Bullivant's direction, with a relationship based on duty and trust.

Hilda von Einem

A dangerous and cunning enemy who matches wits with Blenkiron, each trying to outmaneuver the other.

Hussin

A loyal ally and guide who assists Blenkiron in navigating hostile territory.

Richard Hannay

Fellow agents and close friends, working together with deep mutual respect and camaraderie.

Greenmantle

Greenmantle is a key figure in the enemy's plans, and Blenkiron seeks to manipulate or neutralize him.

Sir Walter Bullivant

Blenkiron is a key operative under Bullivant's direction, with a relationship based on duty and trust.

Ulric von Stumm

Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other.

Dedication

Full of honour and wholly cured of dyspepsia, returned to the States after trying to take Peter with him.

Greenmantle

American ally who reunites with Hannay in Constantinople and aids the mission.

The Gathering of the Missionaries

American neutral who volunteers for the mission; outlines his plan to bluff his way through Germany.

Peter Pienaar

American agent who creates a public pro-German persona through letters and speeches before departing England.

The Essen Barges

Mentioned as a source of advice on bluffing the Boche; Hannay wishes he were present.

The Companions of the Rosy Hours

Mentioned as the intended contact for the assignation on January 17; Hannay regrets not being able to meet him.

XII: Four Missionaries See Light in Their Mission

Provides safe house and new identities; expresses deep wariness about Hilda von Einem.

I Move in Good Society

Hannay's companion; orchestrates their cover as engineers, uses coded signals, and reports on Hilda von Einem's character.

XIV: The Lady of the Mantilla

Hannay's American companion; cautious and anxious, warns Hannay about Hilda von Einem and declines to investigate the villa.

An Embarrassed Toilet

Brings news of the Russian advance and the battle at Kuprikeui; expresses unease about the journey ahead.

The Battered Caravanserai

Plays Patience on the train; deeply affected by fear of Hilda von Einem; survives the car crash.

Trouble by the Waters of Babylon

Rides with Hannay, expresses concern about being stopped, but boldly bluffs Colonel Stumm with his American citizenship.

Sparrows on the Housetops

Struggles with the physical demands of the rooftop escape but maintains his humour, laughing at the absurdity of the situation.

XIX: Greenmantle

Provides moral support and humor; emotionally affected by Peter's departure.

The Little Hill

American ally; remains cheerful despite hardship, suffers dyspepsia relief, and is wounded in the leg during the final charge.

The Guns of the North

Lame from a leg injury; hums 'John Brown's Body'; reflects on his luck and lack of regrets.