# Slosh — The Trail of the Serpent character guide

> Slosh in The Trail of the Serpent by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i-the-good-schoolmaster

## Who they are

A servant or messenger.

## In the story

### [III: The Emperor Bids Adieu to Elba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/iii-the-emperor-bids-adieu-to-elba)

A boy in the asylum who reports the escape to the keepers.

### [Joy and Happiness for Everybody](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/iv-joy-and-happiness-for-everybody)

Mentioned as the boy sent to wait on Richard Marwood at the asylum, instrumental in helping Peters.

### [II: Mr. Peters Sees a Ghost](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/ii-mr-peters-sees-a-ghost)

The 'fondling' adopted by Mr. Peters; he is sharp and eager to help in detective work.

### [VII: The Golden Secret Is Told, and the Golden Bowl Is Broken](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/vii-the-golden-secret-is-told-and-the-golden-bowl-is-broken)

Appears as the 'temporary tiger' driving Raymond's cab, later eavesdrops on the conversation.

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