# John S. Blenkiron — Greenmantle character guide > John S. Blenkiron in Greenmantle by John Buchan. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. John S. Blenkiron, Mr. Blenkiron, Blenkiron, John, John S., Herr Blenkiron, Old Blenkiron, Mr. John Scantlebury Blenkiron **First appearance:** 0003-ii-the-gathering-of-the-missionaries ## Who they are An American engineer with a ruined stomach and a genius for quiet intrigue, Blenkiron turns up in the strangest places with platitudes and hidden purpose. ## Relationships ### [Sandy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/sandy_arbuthnot) _friendship_ Close allies and comrades working together on a dangerous mission, sharing mutual respect and trust. ### [Peter Pienaar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/peter_pienaar) _friendship_ Trusted allies who collaborate closely, sharing a pragmatic and unflappable bond in the face of danger. ### [Greenmantle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/greenmantle) _professional_ Greenmantle is a key figure in the enemy's plans, and Blenkiron seeks to manipulate or neutralize him. ### [Ulric von Stumm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/ulric_von_stumm) _rivalry_ Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other. ### [Richard Hannay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/richard_hannay) _friendship_ Fellow agents and close friends, working together with deep mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [Sir Walter Bullivant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/sir_walter_bullivant) _professional_ Blenkiron is a key operative under Bullivant's direction, with a relationship based on duty and trust. ### [Hilda von Einem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/hilda_von_einem) _rivalry_ A dangerous and cunning enemy who matches wits with Blenkiron, each trying to outmaneuver the other. ### [Hussin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/hussin) _friendship_ A loyal ally and guide who assists Blenkiron in navigating hostile territory. ### [Richard Hannay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/richard_hannay) _friendship_ Fellow agents and close friends, working together with deep mutual respect and camaraderie. ### [Greenmantle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/greenmantle) _professional_ Greenmantle is a key figure in the enemy's plans, and Blenkiron seeks to manipulate or neutralize him. ### [Sir Walter Bullivant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/sir_walter_bullivant) _professional_ Blenkiron is a key operative under Bullivant's direction, with a relationship based on duty and trust. ### [Ulric von Stumm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/ulric_von_stumm) _rivalry_ Direct adversaries in a high-stakes espionage game, each trying to outwit the other. ## In the story ### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/dedication) Full of honour and wholly cured of dyspepsia, returned to the States after trying to take Peter with him. ### [Greenmantle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/greenmantle) American ally who reunites with Hannay in Constantinople and aids the mission. ### [The Gathering of the Missionaries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/ii-the-gathering-of-the-missionaries) American neutral who volunteers for the mission; outlines his plan to bluff his way through Germany. ### [Peter Pienaar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/iii-peter-pienaar) American agent who creates a public pro-German persona through letters and speeches before departing England. ### [The Essen Barges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/viii-the-essen-barges) Mentioned as a source of advice on bluffing the Boche; Hannay wishes he were present. ### [The Companions of the Rosy Hours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xv-an-embarrassed-toilet) Brings news of the Russian advance and the battle at Kuprikeui; expresses unease about the journey ahead. ### [The Battered Caravanserai](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xix-greenmantle) Provides moral support and humor; emotionally affected by Peter's departure. ### [The Little Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xxi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xxii-the-guns-of-the-north) Lame from a leg injury; hums 'John Brown's Body'; reflects on his luck and lack of regrets. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/john_s_blenkiron - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/characters