The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Captain von Holtz
A mysterious German officer who may be a Jacobite agent.
minor
Also known as Captain Holtz, Mr. von Holtz, Mr. Holtz
First appearance: x we entertain a very distinguished guest at kensington
Captain von Holtz shows up with force in I Meet an Old Acquaintance in Flanders, and Find My Mother's Grave and My Own Cradle There. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Father Holt in disguise as a Bavarian officer; reveals Esmond's parentage and takes him to see his mother's grave.
Captain von Holtz first appears in 0044 x we entertain a very distinguished guest at kensington.
In I Meet an Old Acquaintance in Flanders, and Find My Mother's Grave and My Own Cradle There: Father Holt in disguise as a Bavarian officer; reveals Esmond's parentage and takes him to see his mother's grave.
Later, in XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708: Mysterious spy and messenger; involved in the failed Chevalier expedition and carries communications between French and English camps.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- I Meet an Old Acquaintance in Flanders, and Find My Mother's Grave and My Own Cradle There
- XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708
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See Captain von Holtz in x we entertain a very distinguished guest at kensington