Richard Hannay

Dedication

Mentioned as a country neighbour who recently told the author the tale of an unpleasant business involving a pure contest of wits.

The Three Hostages

Living contentedly at Fosse Manor with his family, Hannay is reluctantly pulled back into intelligence work by Bullivant's letter.

I: Doctor Greenslade Theorises

Narrator and host at Fosse Manor, enjoying domestic contentment with Mary and Peter John.

II: I Hear of the Three Hostages

Hannay is at Fosse Manor, initially reluctant to help Macgillivray, feeling his skills are unsuited for the office-work required. He is skeptical of the hostage theory but becomes increasingly disturbed by the story.

III: Researches in the Subconscious

Narrator; sleepless and anxious about David Warcliff; presses Greenslade to recall the source of the three facts; travels to London.

IV: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man

Narrator and protagonist; plans to take Medina into his confidence and discusses the conspiracy with Macgillivray.

The Thursday Club

Narrator and protagonist; attends the Thursday Club dinner and later experiences a hypnotic episode at Medina's library.

The House in Gospel Oak

Narrates the chapter; visits Dr. Newhover and undergoes a hypnotic session with Madame Breda, resisting her influence.

VII: Some Experiences of a Disciple

Hannay deepens his undercover role as Medina's disciple, requesting investigations into Odell and Medina while struggling with the moral weight of his deception.

The Blind Spinner

Narrator; endures Medina's company, feigns obedience, resists hypnosis by Medina's mother.

I Am Introduced to Strong Magic

Hannay is deeply horrified by Medina's conversation with the mage, realizing Medina's true goal is to steal souls. He begins to formulate a plan to stop him, arranging for Archie Roylance to provide an aeroplane for a trip to Norway.

X: Confidences at a Wayside Inn

Hannay discusses Medina's character with Sandy, reveals his hatred for Medina, and outlines his plan to trail Dr. Newhover to the Skarso.

How a German Engineer Found Strange Fishing

Narrator and protagonist; conducts reconnaissance of Snaasen and travels to Merdal.

XII: I Return to Servitude

Narrates the chapter; cares for Mercot, devises the plan for him to return to captivity, and coordinates with Gaudian.

XIII: I Visit the Fields of Eden

Narrator and protagonist; he is watching Medina closely, anxious about the hostages, and discovers his wife Mary at a dance hall.

Sir Archibald Roylance Puts His Foot in It

Receives Mary's alarm call, visits Archie in hospital, accepts Medina's invitation to stay at his house, and despairs over David Warcliff's fate.

XV: How a French Nobleman Discovered Fear

Hannay is mentioned as the narrator who has heard Turpin's story twice and reflects on Turpin's character.

Our Time Is Narrowed

Discovers Medina's diary sheets showing the changed date to June 2nd; becomes a prisoner in Medina's house; struggles to communicate with allies.

The Night of the First of June

Narrator, trapped in despair and under Medina's watch, receives a message from Mary via Greenslade and prepares for the night's crisis.

XIX: The Night of the First of June—Later

Present throughout the confrontation, initially helpless but later supports Mary's ultimatum.

XX: Machray

Narrator and protagonist; writes to Medina offering silence in exchange for good behavior, then prepares to face Medina's revenge at Machray.

XXI: How I Stalked Wilder Game Than Deer

Narrator and protagonist; stalks Medina on the mountain, loses his ammunition, and uses deer to mask his position.

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

Narrator and protagonist; goes stag hunting and deliberately seeks out Medina after a warning shot.

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

Narrator and protagonist; uses stalking tactics and terrain knowledge to confront Medina.

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

Narrator and protagonist; fleeing from Medina, climbing the Pinnacle Ridge, loses his rifle.

IV: 7:30 p.m. and Onwards

Narrator and protagonist; wounded in hand, climbs chimney, attempts to save Medina but fails.