# Sir Walter Bullivant — Mr. Standfast character guide

> Sir Walter Bullivant in Mr. Standfast by John Buchan.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Bullivant, Ask Sir Walter

**First appearance:** 0002-mr-standfast

## Who they are

A senior British intelligence official who directs operations.

## In the story

### [Mr. Standfast Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/mr-standfast)

The senior intelligence officer who briefs Hannay on the mission.

### [The Wicket-Gate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-i-the-wicket-gate)

Recruits Hannay for a dangerous mission, insisting on secrecy and patriotism.

### [The Valley of Humiliation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-xi-the-valley-of-humiliation)

Expresses deep despair at Ivery's escape and the combined threat of Ivery's cunning and the other's chameleon nature.

### [XII: I Become a Combatant Once More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-i-xii-i-become-a-combatant-once-more)

Mentioned as part of the intelligence network investigating Ivery.

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