Mr. Standfast · Character

Andrew Amos

A loyal and resourceful Scottish servant and agent.

supporting

Also known as Andrew, IV Andrew Amos, Amos, The faithful Amos

As a supporting figure in Mr. Standfast, Andrew Amos is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A shipwright and contact in Glasgow who verifies Hannay's identity via a purple-and-white wafer token.

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With Abel Gresson (rivalry): Gresson and Amos are on opposite sides, with Amos being a loyal British agent opposing Gresson. With Abel Gresson (rivalry): Gresson and Amos are on opposite sides, with Amos being a loyal…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Abel Gresson
rivalry · negative
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Abel Gresson
rivalry · negative
Gresson and Amos are on opposite sides, with Amos being a loyal British agent opposing… How this plays out →

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IV: Andrew Amos
A shipwright and contact in Glasgow who verifies Hannay's identity via a purple-and-white wafer token. He provides intelligence on Gresson and arranges for Hannay to take a trip on the Tobermory.
VI: The Skirts of the Coolin
Meets Hannay on the road, delivers news of the Tobermory and a message from Mary Lamington.
The Adventures of a Bagman
Meets Hannay at the Kyle, provides him with a new disguise and instructions; sends a message to London.
XIX: The Cage of the Wild Birds
Expresses relief and thanks after Ivery's capture.
How an Exile Returned to His Own People
With Hamilton, confirms Ivery's death and provides details of the incident.

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