# Scaife — The Thirty-Nine Steps character guide

> Scaife in The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** So Scaife

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-the-milkman-sets-out-on-his-travels

## Who they are

A detective pursuing Hannay.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Appleton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_thirty_nine_steps_se/characters/mr_appleton)

_professional_

Appleton and Scaife are likely colleagues in the intelligence or police network, working together on the case.

### [Peter Pienaar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_thirty_nine_steps_se/characters/peter_pienaar)

_friendship_

Peter Pienaar, a Boer scout, and Scaife are allies in the intelligence effort, sharing a camaraderie.

## In the story

### [X: Various Parties Converging on the Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_thirty_nine_steps_se/chapters/x-various-parties-converging-on-the-sea)

Scaife is MacGillivray's man who helps Hannay by investigating the staircases and gathering information about Trafalgar Lodge.

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