Peter Pienaar

John S. Blenkiron

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

Sandy Arbuthnot

Fellow members of the same intelligence network, united by a common cause and deep mutual reliance.

Ulric von Stumm

Enemies who clash repeatedly, with Pienaar opposing von Stumm's schemes and brutality.

Cornelis Brandt

Fellow Boer scouts and comrades, sharing a background of veld craft and mutual loyalty.

Greenmantle

Greenmantle is a target or pawn in the larger conflict, and Pienaar interacts with him as part of the mission.

Rasta Bey

Antagonists who face off in the field, with Rasta Bey serving as an obstacle to Pienaar's objectives.

Solly Maritz

Former countrymen turned enemies, as Maritz collaborates with the Germans against Pienaar's side.

Cornelis Brandt

Fellow Boer scouts and comrades, sharing a background of veld craft and mutual loyalty.

Rasta Bey

Antagonists who face off in the field, with Rasta Bey serving as an obstacle to Pienaar's objectives.

Sandy Arbuthnot

Fellow members of the same intelligence network, united by a common cause and deep mutual reliance.

Solly Maritz

Former countrymen turned enemies, as Maritz collaborates with the Germans against Pienaar's side.

Greenmantle

Greenmantle is a target or pawn in the larger conflict, and Pienaar interacts with him as part of the mission.

Dedication

Has shaved his beard and joined the Flying Corps, attaining the height of his ambition.

Greenmantle

Boer scout who infiltrates the Russian lines and plays a key role in the final battle.

Peter Pienaar

Old friend and fellow hunter; joins Hannay in Lisbon, helps construct their cover story, and recounts his recent ordeals in German South West Africa.

Further Adventures of the Same

Accompanies Hannay on the camp tour; shows interest in prison procedures and is cross about being separated from Hannay.

VI: The Indiscretions of the Same

Gets drunk in Berlin, insults the Emperor and German army, and is arrested.

IX: The Return of the Straggler

Escaped from a prison camp at Neuburg; joins Hannay on the boat under the alias Anton Blum.

X: The Garden-House of Suliman the Red

Hannay's companion; alert to being followed and skeptical of Hannay's commitment to delivering munitions.

The Companions of the Rosy Hours

Hannay's companion; fires a pistol to hold off the mob; prays audibly during the dance; captured alongside Hannay.

XII: Four Missionaries See Light in Their Mission

Silent but observant; shares in the relief of rescue and the subsequent revelations.

I Move in Good Society

Disguised as Hannay's servant; trimmed his beard and dressed in pepper-and-salt suit.

XIV: The Lady of the Mantilla

Accompanies Hannay on the ride; mentioned as 'Peter' at the end of the chapter.

An Embarrassed Toilet

Accidentally exposes Hannay's identity to Rasta Bey by entering the room in his shirt and breeches.

The Battered Caravanserai

Scouts the caravanserai courtyard and shoots at Rasta Bey; remains calm and practical.

Trouble by the Waters of Babylon

Present in the car; his warning about the young man setting the telegraph is noted by Blenkiron.

Sparrows on the Housetops

Assists in the escape, helping Blenkiron across difficult roof sections, and sleeps soundly when possible.

XIX: Greenmantle

Volunteers to carry the map through enemy lines, using his hunting and stalking expertise.

XX: Peter Pienaar Goes to the Wars

Protagonist of the chapter; undertakes a perilous solo mission through enemy lines, displaying resourcefulness, courage, and a moment of raw fear.

The Little Hill

Mentioned as having gone on a risky mission; his absence causes Hannay anxiety.

The Guns of the North

Mentioned as possibly dead in no-man's-land; his success is hoped for by Hannay.

Endnotes

Identified as a Polish-Jew fellow in the endnotes.