# Andrew Amos — Mr. Standfast character guide

> Andrew Amos in Mr. Standfast by John Buchan.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0006-part-i-iv-andrew-amos

## Who they are

A loyal and resourceful Scottish servant and agent.

## Relationships

### [Abel Gresson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/characters/abel_gresson)

_rivalry_

Gresson and Amos are on opposite sides, with Amos being a loyal British agent opposing Gresson.

### [Abel Gresson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/characters/abel_gresson)

_rivalry_

Gresson and Amos are on opposite sides, with Amos being a loyal British agent opposing Gresson.

## In the story

### [IV: Andrew Amos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-viii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-the-cage-of-the-wild-birds)

Expresses relief and thanks after Ivery's capture.

### [How an Exile Returned to His Own People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-how-an-exile-returned-to-his-own-people)

With Hamilton, confirms Ivery's death and provides details of the incident.

## Links

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