# The Old Colonel — Shepherds of the Wild character guide

> The Old Colonel in Shepherds of the Wild by Edison Marshall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Colonel, Colonel

**First appearance:** 0009-x

## Who they are

A human character, possibly an authority figure or elder.

## Relationships

### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord)

_professional_

Hugh and The Old Colonel have a mentor-like professional relationship, with the Colonel providing wisdom and authority.

### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord)

_professional_

Hugh and The Old Colonel have a mentor-like professional relationship, with the Colonel providing wisdom and authority.

### [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord)

_professional_

Hugh and The Old Colonel have a mentor-like professional relationship, with the Colonel providing wisdom and authority.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/ii)

The Old Colonel prescribes a rugged hunting trip to Idaho as a cure for Hugh's lack of discipline and self-reliance.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as the one who advised Hugh to bring a pipe for outdoor life.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xviii)

Remembers Hugh fondly, considering him more alive than ever despite the distance.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/chapters/xxxi)

His spirit is imagined observing Hugh and Alice's union from afar.

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