Prince Aribert

Nella Racksole

Nella and Prince Aribert share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship and mutual affection.

Theodore Racksole

Prince Aribert and Theodore Racksole are allies and friends, cooperating to solve the hotel's mysteries.

Sampson Levi

Prince Aribert and Sampson Levi are adversaries, with Levi involved in schemes that threaten the prince.

Hans

Hans is a loyal servant or aide to Prince Aribert, providing support and service.

Reginald Dimmock

Prince Aribert and Reginald Dimmock are antagonists, with Dimmock involved in plots against the prince.

Jules

Jules is hostile toward Prince Aribert, often conspiring against him.

Nella Racksole

Nella and Prince Aribert share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship and mutual affection.

Theodore Racksole

Prince Aribert and Theodore Racksole are allies and friends, cooperating to solve the hotel's mysteries.

Nella Racksole

Nella and Prince Aribert share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship and mutual affection.

Sampson Levi

Prince Aribert and Sampson Levi are adversaries, with Levi involved in schemes that threaten the prince.

Theodore Racksole

Prince Aribert and Theodore Racksole are allies and friends, cooperating to solve the hotel's mysteries.

Sampson Levi

Prince Aribert and Sampson Levi are adversaries, with Levi involved in schemes that threaten the prince.

At Three A.M.

Mentioned as the uncle of the Grand Duke of Posen, expected to arrive at the hotel with the Grand Duke.

Entrance of the Prince

Prince Aribert arrives at the hotel bureau, is recognized by Nella, and is startled when she reveals his secret identity as Count Steenbock.

V: What Occurred to Reginald Dimmock

Arrives without his equerry, reveals his Count Steenbock alias to Nella, and grieves over Dimmock's body.

In the Gold Room

Present when Dimmock's body is discovered missing; unable to explain the disappearance.

Nella and the Prince

Confides in Nella about Prince Eugen's disappearance and his need to go to Berlin; kisses Nella's hand.

Arrival and Departure of the Baroness

Nella thinks of him after recognizing Miss Spencer, hoping to help him.

At Sea

Surprises Nella and Jules by emerging from the dinghy; knocks Jules unconscious and reassures Nella.

The Court Pawnbroker

Mentioned as the companion and secretary to whom Dimmock was assigned.

End of the Yacht Adventure

Rescues Nella by subduing Jules; rows the dinghy ashore; escorts Nella to the Hôtel Wellington.

The Woman with the Red Hat

Dines with Racksole and Nella, prefers private investigation, fears nephew Eugen's scandal with a Berlin actress, agrees to nocturnal house exploration, carries Nella's revolver.

The Release of Prince Eugen

Calls out to his nephew Eugen, assists in breaking down the cellar door, and helps carry Eugen to safety.

XVIII: In the Nighttime

Keeps watch over Eugen, confesses his love for Nella, kisses her, and explains his duty to Posen if Eugen dies.

XIX: Royalty at the Grand Babylon

Stands in the audience chamber, expecting someone; speaks affectionately with old Hans; reveals to Eugen his love for Nella Racksole and intention to marry her.

Mr. Sampson Levi Bids Prince Eugen Good Morning

Warns Eugen about the conspiracy and the failure of the loan.

The Bottle of Wine

Collaborates with Racksole to expose the poison plot; warns Prince Eugen not to drink the wine and knocks the glass from Hans's hand.

XXVIII: The State Bedroom Once More

Discovers Eugen's suicide attempt, tries to revive him, and struggles with his own hopes for a life with Nella.

XXIX: Theodore Is Called to the Rescue

Discusses Prince Eugen's condition with the doctor and is revealed to be in love with Nella.

XXX: Conclusion

Renounces his princely titles to marry Nella, reveals his private income and properties, and asks Racksole for Nella's hand.