The Three Just Men · Character

George Manfred

The Just Men's grave, deliberate leader, who once occupied Chelmsford's condemned cell and now breakfasts with his butler and chauffeur as a matter of principle.

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Also known as George, Manfred, Mr. Manfred

First appearance: i the firm of oberzohn

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Head of the Triangle Detective Agency; interviews Sam Barberton and discusses the case with his associates.

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George Manfred runs the Triangle from a Curzon Street house where the servants' hall has long since stopped remarking on his eccentricity of sharing breakfast with his staff. He has been inside a condemned cell, he knows Johnson Lee by telephone, and he warns Meadows to tread carefully around the snake. Where Leon improvises, Manfred calculates — the still center of an organization the police pensioner still half-fears.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Leon Gonsalez
friendship · positive
Founding members of the Three Just Men, they are close allies and partners in their… How this plays out →
Gurther
rivalry · negative
Mirabelle Leicester
friendship · positive
Sam Barberton
friendship · positive
Raymond Poiccart
friendship · positive
Leon Gonsalez
friendship · positive
Founding members of the Three Just Men, they are close allies and partners in their… How this plays out →
Leon Gonsalez
friendship · positive
Founding members of the Three Just Men, they are close allies and partners in their… How this plays out →
Sam Barberton
friendship · positive
Mirabelle Leicester
friendship · positive
Gurther
rivalry · negative
Gurther
rivalry · negative
Raymond Poiccart
friendship · positive

Leon Gonsalez
Founding members of the Three Just Men, they are close allies and partners in their vigilante justice missions.
Gurther
Manfred is the primary adversary of Gurther, constantly thwarting his violent schemes.
Mirabelle Leicester
Manfred is a key rescuer and protector of Mirabelle, dedicated to her safety and freedom.
Sam Barberton
Sam Barberton is a trusted associate and ally of Manfred, assisting in the Just Men's operations.
Raymond Poiccart
Raymond Poiccart is the third member of the Three Just Men, a close friend and comrade-in-arms to Manfred.
Leon Gonsalez
Founding members of the Three Just Men, they are close allies and partners in their vigilante justice missions.
Leon Gonsalez
Founding members of the Three Just Men, they are close allies and partners in their vigilante justice missions.
Sam Barberton
Sam Barberton is a trusted associate and ally of Manfred, assisting in the Just Men's operations.
Mirabelle Leicester
Manfred is a key rescuer and protector of Mirabelle, dedicated to her safety and freedom.
Gurther
Manfred is the primary adversary of Gurther, constantly thwarting his violent schemes.
Gurther
Manfred is the primary adversary of Gurther, constantly thwarting his violent schemes.
Raymond Poiccart
Raymond Poiccart is the third member of the Three Just Men, a close friend and comrade-in-arms to Manfred.

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The Three Men of Curzon Street
Head of the Triangle Detective Agency; interviews Sam Barberton and discusses the case with his associates.
IV: The Snake Strikes
Leads the search for Barberton and discovers his body on the Embankment.
The Golden Woman
Investigates Barberton's murder, deduces the gold statue's significance, and keeps 'Johnny' as his private mystery.
When the Lights Went Out
Watches over Mirabelle, helps with the escape, shoots at an attacker in the mews.
Leon Theorizes
Listens to Leon's theory and confirms their knowledge of Oberzohn's activities.
Two "Accidents"
Visits Oberzohn and Newton, warns them, and narrowly escapes the falling iron casting.
XVI: Rath Hall
Observes Leon's interrogation and discusses the plan to let the intruders open the safe.
Written in Braille
Reads Braille documents and deduces the significance of the hidden papers.
The Story of Mont d’Or
Present during the discussion of the letter; agrees to accompany Leon on the drive.
The Account Book
Confronts Monty Newton, warns him, and later investigates Mirabelle's abduction at Heavytree Farm.
The Courier
Coordinates the mission, reveals the spy taxi driver, and prepares Washington for the journey.
In Captivity
Discusses the situation with Leon and Poiccart; suggests taking Aunt Alma to the play; questions Leon's plan but trusts his instincts.
At Frater's
Leads the surveillance, suggests dining at the Lasky, and deduces the significance of the car parked at Mero's.
Work for Gurther
Present in the front row with Gonsalez.
The Search
Assists in the search, carries Joan Newton to the car, and takes her to the hospital.
The Siege
Leads the confrontation with Oberzohn; pushes him against the wall and pronounces judgment.
The Death Tube
Explains the method of the death tube to the police chief and discusses Leon's actions.

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