# The Flaming Tinman — Lavengro character guide

> The Flaming Tinman in Lavengro by George Borrow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Flaming Tinman, the Tinman

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A tinker and boxer who challenges Lavengro to a fight.

## In the story

### [The Sap-engro and the Gypsy Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/v)

Not present in this chapter.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxviii)

Mentioned as the antagonist who is driving the tinker off his beat; described as the biggest rogue and cruellest in England.

### [LXXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxxv)

Arrives with his party, challenges Lavengro, and fights him.

### [LXXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxxvi)

Referenced as Blazing Bosville, the man Lavengro fought earlier; Isopel says he will not return.

### [LXXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxxviii)

Referenced as 'Blazing Bosville' whom Lavengro beat in Mumpers' Dingle.

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