The Claverings · Character
Colonel Schmoff
A German officer and acquaintance of the Gordeloups.
minor
Also known as Schmoff
First appearance: xxiv the russian spy
Colonel Schmoff shows up with force in XIX: The Blue Posts. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dines at the Blue Posts with the count and Harry, speaks little, and waits for the count during Harry's private conversation.
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- Minor acquaintances and servants
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