# The Smasher — The Trail of the Serpent character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Left-Handed Smasher, Smasher

**First appearance:** 0049-iii-the-left-handed-smasher-makes-his-mark

## Who they are

A criminal with a distinctive left-handed blow.

## Relationships

### [Augustus Darley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/characters/augustus_darley)

_friendship_

Augustus Darley and The Smasher are friendly allies, frequently interacting in a jovial manner.

### [Richard Marwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/characters/richard_marwood)

_friendship_

Richard Marwood and The Smasher are friendly acquaintances, often interacting in a supportive capacity.

### [Augustus Darley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/characters/augustus_darley)

_friendship_

Augustus Darley and The Smasher are friendly allies, frequently interacting in a jovial manner.

### [Richard Marwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/characters/richard_marwood)

_friendship_

Richard Marwood and The Smasher are friendly acquaintances, often interacting in a supportive capacity.

### [Augustus Darley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/characters/augustus_darley)

_friendship_

Augustus Darley and The Smasher are friendly allies, frequently interacting in a jovial manner.

## In the story

### [V: The Healing Waters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/v-the-healing-waters)

The deaf and dumb man who observes the encounter and accidentally knocks over Jabez's card house.

### [III: The Cherokees Mark Their Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/iii-the-cherokees-mark-their-man)

A left-handed boxer who deliberately bumps into the Count to get a close look and confirms the scar on his forehead.

### [The Left-Handed Smasher Makes His Mark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/iii-the-left-handed-smasher-makes-his-mark)

The Left-Handed Smasher is the guest of honor at a pugilistic dinner in Liverpool. After the banquet, he confronts a stranger and knocks him out, recognizing him as the Count de Marolles and deciding to inform Richard Marwood.

### [Mr. Peters Decides on a Strange Step, and Arrests the Dead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/v-mr-peters-decides-on-a-strange-step-and-arrests-the-dead)

Sporting friend who accompanies the group and watches the cheerful gentleman closely.

## Links

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