The Huntsman of Soest

Wesel

The Huntsman of Soest and Wesel have a professional relationship, possibly as fellow soldiers or hunters.

Wesel

The Huntsman of Soest and Wesel have a professional relationship, possibly as fellow soldiers or hunters.

X: Discourseth of Naught but Heroes and Famous Artists

Referred to as 'my master' who supports Simplicissimus's role as a fool.

Of Simplicissimus’ Life with the Troopers, and What He Saw and Learned Among the Croats

Referenced indirectly as 'Melander,' who cut off many troopers and sent them prisoner to Cassel.

How Simplicissimus Became a Fool Again as He Had Been a Fool Before

Not directly present, but Simplicissimus's earlier disguise as the huntsman is implied by his asses' ears.

XXI: Is Somewhat Shorter and More Entertaining Than the Last

Referred to as the colonel; takes Simplicissimus hunting and listens to his foolish advice.

XXV: How Simplicissimus Was Transformed from a Boy Into a Girl and Fell Into Divers Adventures of Love

Implied as the narrator (Simplicissimus) in this chapter, reflecting on prophecies and his own adventures.

XXIX: How a Notably Pious Soldier Fared in Paradise, and How the Huntsman Filled His Place

The convent's huntsman teaches Simplicissimus hunting arts; Simplicissimus becomes known as the 'little huntsman.'

How the Huntsman Carried Himself When He Began to Learn the Trade of War: Wherefrom a Young Soldier May Learn Somewhat

The protagonist of this chapter, a young soldier who gains fame through daring raids and clever tactics.

XXXI: How the Devil Stole the Parson’s Bacon and How the Huntsman Caught Himself

The narrator and protagonist, who orchestrates the theft of the parson's bacon and bread to feed his starving men, and later sends a ring as recompense.

Book III

A skilled and cunning soldier who interacts with Simplicissimus, representing the brutal and opportunistic nature of war.

How the Huntsman Went Too Far to the Left Hand

Narrator and protagonist, describes his ambitious schemes and growing notoriety.

II: How the Huntsman of Soest Did Rid Himself of the Huntsman of Wesel

The protagonist of the chapter, who is impersonated by the Huntsman of Wesel and takes revenge by ambushing him at a sheepfold.

II: How the Huntsman of Soest Did Rid Himself of the Huntsman of Wesel

The impostor who uses the Huntsman of Soest's name and green livery to commit crimes; he is ambushed and humiliated.

How the Great God Jupiter Was Captured and How He Revealed the Counsels of the Gods

Captures Jupiter, humorously engages with his delusion, and critiques the futility of partial divine punishment.

How the Huntsman Again Secured Honour and Booty

Leads the ambush, devises the plan using Jump-i'-th'-field's noises, and shows restraint and honor toward the captured lieutenant.

How the Master-General of Ordnance Granted the Huntsman His Life and Held Out Hopes to Him of Great Things

Devises a trick to fake heavy artillery, secures the town's surrender, and earns his pardon and a promised promotion.

XI: Contains All Manner of Matters of Little Import and Great Imagination

Flees from Lippstadt to the Hollanders after hearing of the devil trick in the sheepfold.

XII: How Fortune Unexpectedly Bestowed on the Huntsman a Noble Present

Protagonist of the chapter; discovers a hidden treasure in a haunted ruin after overcoming supernatural fear.

XIV: How the Huntsman Was Captured by the Enemy

Captured by the enemy while escorting a convoy; uses wit and bribery to secure favorable treatment.

On What Condition the Huntsman Was Set Free

Captured and pressured to serve the Swedes; negotiates a conditional release.

How Simplicissimus Became a Nobleman

The Huntsman is the protagonist of this chapter, referred to as 'I' and 'Simplicissimus'; he acts with generosity and strategic prudence.

How the Huntsman Disposed Himself to Pass His Six Months: And Also Somewhat of the Prophetess

The Huntsman passes his six months in the fortress, engaging in music, arms practice, and gunnery, while maintaining a careful public persona.

How the Huntsman Went a Wooing, and Made a Trade of It

The narrator and protagonist, who uses his skills in music, fencing, and charm to woo multiple women.

XIX: By What Means the Huntsman Made Friends, and How He Was Moved by a Sermon

Narrates his own rise in favor, his calculated friendliness, and his dismissive reaction to the priest's sermon.

XX: How He Gave the Faithful Priest Other Fish to Fry, to Cause Him to Forget His Own Hoggish Life

Implied as the identity Simplicissimus is using while in the fortress, as he refers to his time in Soest.

How Simplicissimus All Unawares Was Made a Married Man

Simplicissimus is living under this alias in the chapter, lodging opposite the lieutenant-colonel.

How the Huntsman Caught a Hare in the Middle of a Town

The narrator and trickster who devises a scheme to cheat the miserly host out of a hare.

How and for What Reason the Huntsman Was Jockeyed Away Into France

Narrates his own story; tricked into going to Paris, where his horses are seized, and he takes service with a doctor.

VIII: How Simplicissimus Endured a Cheerless Bath in the Rhine

Referenced by Herr von Schönstein, who jests about Simplicissimus's pockmarked face and doubts he will be recognized in Lippstadt.

X: How Simplicissimus Was All Unexpectedly Quit of His Musket

Simplicissimus is revealed to be the Huntsman of Soest, whose famous exploits Herzbruder has heard of.

How Simplicissimus Fulfilled Herzbruder’s Prophecy to Oliver Before Yet Either Knew the Other

Mentioned as the green-clad soldier whose name Oliver used to plunder and who later challenged him.

A Brief Example of That Trade Which Oliver Followed, Wherein He Was a Master and Simplicissimus Should Be a Prentice

Referenced indirectly as the narrator's earlier identity; not present in this chapter.

Continuation

Referred to as the carpenter's comrade; his ghost appears after death, revealing hidden ducats and doing penance for trusting in money over God.

XIX: How Simplicissimus and a Carpenter Escaped from a Shipwreck with Their Lives and Were Thereafter Provided with a Land of Their Own

Referred to as the carpenter; Simplicissimus's companion in the shipwreck and on the island.

XX: How They Hired a Fair Cookmaid and by God’s Help Were Rid of Her Again

Referred to as 'my comrade' and 'the carpenter'; a young man of about twenty who conspires with the cookmaid to kill Simplicissimus.