Lieutenant von Belke

Part I: The Narrative of Lieutenant von Belke (Of the German Navy)

Narrator and German spy who lands on the island, observes the fleet, and signals the submarine flotilla.

I: The Landing

Protagonist and German spy, lands on the island and begins his mission.

II: Night in the Ruined House

Protagonist stranded after motorcycle breakdown; repairs bike and hides in a ruined farmhouse.

III: Behind the Wall

The protagonist and spy, hiding behind a wall and later confronted by a suspicious old woman.

IV: The Nails

Narrator and protagonist; evades capture by using nails and cutting telegraph wire; spies on the Grand Fleet.

V: Waiting

The protagonist hiding in a hollow, observing the manse and waiting for night.

I: The Pleasant Stranger

The pleasant stranger with gold-rimmed spectacles and a jovial manner who manipulates Burnett into considering the Myredale vacancy, revealing a hidden agenda behind his friendly facade.

Part III: Lieutenant von Belke’s Narrative Resumed

Narrator of this chapter; German spy who observes the Grand Fleet and signals the submarine flotilla.

I: The Meeting

Narrator and German naval officer; arrives at the manse in uniform after landing on the island; recounts his adventures to Tiel.

II: Tiel’s Story

Listens to Tiel's story with growing distaste, defends the honor of the submarine service, and eventually retires to his room.

III: The Plan

The German spy who is the narrator; he is excited by the plan but disgusted by Ashington's treachery.

IV: What Happened on Sunday

Impatient and restless, von Belke longs to rejoin his submarine and struggles with the delay imposed by Tiel's plans.

V: A Mysterious Adventure

Narrator; grows impatient with Tiel's secrecy, hides from the servant, and confronts Tiel about the deception.

VI: The Visitor

Narrator; feels foreboding before meeting the visitor, then is instantly charmed by Miss Burnett; argues with Tiel about the need for constant acting.

VII: At Night

Hosts Eileen in his room, grows jealous of Tiel's intimacy with her, insists on escorting her downstairs, and becomes suspicious after discovering Tiel's meeting with Ashington.

VIII: The Decision

Resolves to stay despite the risk of capture, driven by duty and his attraction to Eileen.

IX: On the Shore

Narrator; meets Wiedermann, delivers plans, chooses to stay ashore.

Part IV: Lieutenant von Belke’s Narrative Concluded

Narrator of the chapter; completes his account of espionage activities and is captured.

I: Wednesday

Narrator; awakens with reckless infatuation, discards uniform for mufti, adopts alias 'Mr. Wilson', and questions Eileen about her role.

II: Thursday

Narrator of the chapter; grows increasingly suspicious of Tiel's lies and recklessness.

IV: Friday

Narrates the chapter; grows increasingly anxious and suspicious as the day progresses, ultimately discovering he has been betrayed.

Part V: A Few Concluding Chapters by the Editor

His capture and the revelation of his espionage activities are concluded.

I: Tiel’s Journey

Captured and devastated by the revelation of the deception; demands his revolver and struggles with his failure.

II: The Lady

The captured German lieutenant who learns the full extent of the deception against him, reacting with bitterness and wounded pride.

III: The Empty Envelope

Mentioned as the captured German spy; Blacklock reflects on using Eileen to manipulate him.