# Sir Henry Merriman — The Man Within character guide

> Sir Henry Merriman in The Man Within by Graham Greene.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Harry, Sir Henry, Henry, Merriman, the small cunning cockney Harry, Cockney Harry

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-i

## Who they are

A sleepless, sharp-eyed prosecutor who needs Andrews in the witness box and can offer him safety only at the price of his nerve.

## Relationships

### [Francis Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/francis_andrews)

_rivalry_

Francis and Sir Henry are bitter enemies, locked in a struggle of betrayal and vengeance.

### [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth)

_rivalry_

Elizabeth and Sir Henry are adversaries, with Sir Henry representing a threat to her and Francis.

### [Mr. Farne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_farne)

_professional_

Mr. Farne and Sir Henry are connected through the smuggling network, with Farne serving under Merriman's authority.

### [Mr. Braddock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_braddock)

_professional_

Mr. Braddock works under Sir Henry Merriman in the smuggling hierarchy.

### [Francis Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/francis_andrews)

_rivalry_

Francis and Sir Henry are bitter enemies, locked in a struggle of betrayal and vengeance.

### [Francis Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/francis_andrews)

_rivalry_

Francis and Sir Henry are bitter enemies, locked in a struggle of betrayal and vengeance.

### [Mr. Farne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_farne)

_professional_

Mr. Farne and Sir Henry are connected through the smuggling network, with Farne serving under Merriman's authority.

### [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth)

_rivalry_

Elizabeth and Sir Henry are adversaries, with Sir Henry representing a threat to her and Francis.

### [Mr. Farne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_farne)

_professional_

Mr. Farne and Sir Henry are connected through the smuggling network, with Farne serving under Merriman's authority.

### [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth)

_rivalry_

Elizabeth and Sir Henry are adversaries, with Sir Henry representing a threat to her and Francis.

### [Mr. Braddock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_braddock)

_professional_

Mr. Braddock works under Sir Henry Merriman in the smuggling hierarchy.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-vi)

Revealed at the end of the chapter as the person Mr. Farne ushers Andrews to see.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-vii)

Sir Henry is tired but courteous, preparing for the trial. He shows concern for Andrews's comfort but is focused on winning the case.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-viii)

Prosecutes the case, delivering a clear and sincere opening address to the jury.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-ix)

A smuggler who confronts Andrews in his room, threatening him with a knife.

## Links

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