# Elsie Outhwaite — The Three Hostages character guide

> Elsie Outhwaite in The Three Hostages by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Outhwaite, Elsie

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-i-hear-of-the-three-hostages

## Who they are

A young woman who becomes a hostage.

## In the story

### [XVII: The District-Visitor in Palmyra Square](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_hostages_se/chapters/xvii-the-district-visitor-in-palmyra-square)

The maid at No. 4 Palmyra Square, who becomes friendly with the district-visitor and shares details about Madame Breda's household.

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