Dominick Medina

Sandy Arbuthnot

Sandy is a key adversary in the plot against Medina, representing the forces of good opposing Medina's criminal schemes.

Mary Hannay

Medina manipulates and psychologically torments Mary, using her as a pawn in his larger plan to control Dick.

Dick

Dick is the primary protagonist hunting Medina, locked in a tense battle of wits against the charismatic villain.

Macgillivray

Macgillivray is a police or intelligence official actively investigating and opposing Medina's criminal activities.

Fosse

Fosse is a subordinate or henchman working for Medina, carrying out his orders in the criminal plot.

Tom Greenslade

Medina manipulates Tom Greenslade, using him as a tool in his scheme to control Dick Hannay.

Sandy Arbuthnot

Sandy is a key adversary in the plot against Medina, representing the forces of good opposing Medina's criminal schemes.

Mary Hannay

Medina manipulates and psychologically torments Mary, using her as a pawn in his larger plan to control Dick.

Macgillivray

Macgillivray is a police or intelligence official actively investigating and opposing Medina's criminal activities.

Sandy Arbuthnot

Sandy is a key adversary in the plot against Medina, representing the forces of good opposing Medina's criminal schemes.

Dick

Dick is the primary protagonist hunting Medina, locked in a tense battle of wits against the charismatic villain.

Dick

Dick is the primary protagonist hunting Medina, locked in a tense battle of wits against the charismatic villain.

III: Researches in the Subconscious

Introduced by Greenslade as a possible source of the three facts; described as charming, handsome, and brilliant; Hannay is skeptical.

IV: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man

Popular and charismatic figure; Hannay is under his spell, but Sandy is wary and has heard of him through a friend named Lavater.

The Thursday Club

Host of the Thursday Club dinner; invites Hannay to his library and appears to attempt hypnotic control over him.

VII: Some Experiences of a Disciple

Medina is shown as vain, cynical, and manipulative, treating Hannay with possessive patronage while revealing his arrogant self-worship.

The Blind Spinner

Hannay's suspect; treats Hannay with affectionate friendliness in public but with authority in private; introduces Hannay to his blind mother.

I Am Introduced to Strong Magic

Medina meets with an Eastern mage at Claridge's, seeking the secret to permanently enslaving souls. He reveals his plan to control his victims forever, confirming his role in the kidnappings.

X: Confidences at a Wayside Inn

Discussed extensively: his hypnotic power, vanity, asceticism, desire to conquer and destroy, and his use of unconscious agents.

XIII: I Visit the Fields of Eden

Hannay notices a change in Medina's manner—less perfect ease, more silence—as his plans near completion.

Sir Archibald Roylance Puts His Foot in It

In high spirits, invites Hannay to stay at his house, mentions a trip to Shropshire on estate business, and discusses his poetry with Hannay.

XV: How a French Nobleman Discovered Fear

Medina is implied as the orchestrator of the kidnapping and psychological manipulation, though not directly present.

Our Time Is Narrowed

Grows increasingly suspicious and preoccupied; keeps Hannay under close watch; reveals knowledge of Sandy Arbuthnot's return to England.

The Night of the First of June

Keeps Hannay under constant surveillance, reveals his mad philosophy of devil-worship and renunciation, and plans a holiday in the sun.

XIX: The Night of the First of June—Later

Confronted by Sandy and Mary, initially defiant but shows fear when Mary threatens him.

XX: Machray

Antagonist; humiliated by Hannay's victory, he is reportedly at Haripol and is suspected of planning a staged hunting accident.

XXI: How I Stalked Wilder Game Than Deer

Antagonist; pursued by Hannay, seen peering from a gully, and responds to Hannay's warning shot.

I: 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Antagonist; fires a rifle bullet near Hannay as a signal, and Hannay resolves to confront him.

II: 2:15 p.m., to About 5 p.m.

Antagonist; pursues Hannay and fires at him, revealing his position.

III: 5 p.m., to About 7:30 p.m.

Pursuer; stalks Hannay with a rifle, uses cover and deduction to track him.

IV: 7:30 p.m. and Onwards

Antagonist; pursues Hannay up the chimney, loses rifle, falls to his death when the rope breaks.