Gordon Davenant

Mordaunt Reeves

Gordon and Mordaunt are close friends and frequent companions, often working together to solve the mystery.

Marryatt

Gordon and Marryatt share a strong camaraderie, with Marryatt often assisting Gordon in his investigations.

Old Brotherhood

Gordon has a respectful but distant acquaintance with Old Brotherhood, a fellow member of their social circle.

Mr. Carmichael

Gordon interacts with Mr. Carmichael as a fellow investigator, sharing information and theories about the crime.

Sullivan

Gordon interacts with Sullivan as a subordinate or assistant, giving instructions and receiving reports.

Miss Rendall-Smith

Gordon shares a flirtatious and tender romantic interest in Miss Rendall-Smith, with clear mutual attraction.

Colonel Steele

Colonel Steele and Gordon have a tense, competitive dynamic, with Steele frequently challenging Gordon's conclusions.

Mr. Masterman

Gordon and Mr. Masterman have a respectful professional interaction, sharing insights during the investigation.

Mordaunt Reeves

Gordon and Mordaunt are close friends and frequent companions, often working together to solve the mystery.

Marryatt

Gordon and Marryatt share a strong camaraderie, with Marryatt often assisting Gordon in his investigations.

Mordaunt Reeves

Gordon and Mordaunt are close friends and frequent companions, often working together to solve the mystery.

Old Brotherhood

Gordon has a respectful but distant acquaintance with Old Brotherhood, a fellow member of their social circle.

The Viaduct Murder

Present during the discovery and discussion of the body.

I: The Paston Oatvile Dormy-House

Referred to as 'young Davenant' who stays at the Hatcheries on weekends; his Catholicism is noted but little else is known.

II: In the Rough

Assists Reeves in examining the body, noting the stopped watch and other details.

III: Piecing It Together

Assists Reeves in examining the documents; offers suggestions and is assigned to follow the Masterman clue.

V: On the Railway

Accompanies Reeves to the embankment, helps with the investigation, and questions Reeves about his motives.

VI: The Movements of Mr. Davenant

Gordon investigates Davenant's cottage, finding evidence of a premeditated departure.

VII: Carmichael’s Account of It

Questions Carmichael and reflects on his own role as a golf partner.

VIII: The Inquest, and a Fresh Clue

Present at the inquest and in the discussion afterward. He urges Carmichael to produce the photograph and expresses unease about digging up the past.

X: In Which a Book Is More Communicative Than a Lady

Drives Reeves to Miss Rendall-Smith's but refuses to enter; later laughs at Reeves' account and participates in decoding.

XIII: The Man in the Passage

Takes charge of the investigation, enters the secret passage with a revolver and torch, but is forced back by an unseen man.

XIV: A Chase, Ending with a Surprise

Revealed as the captured fugitive at the end of the chase.

Gordon Takes the Opportunity to Philosophize

Gordon is present and philosophizing about the case, critiquing Carmichael's theory and reading from his diary.

XVI: Reeves Promises to Do His Best

Arrested for the murder; Miss Rendall-Smith believes he is innocent and explains his past involvement with her and Brotherhood.

By Which Train?

Referenced as the accused; his innocence is the central point of contention.

XVIII: The Holmes Method

Debates the murder theory with Reeves, pointing out inconsistencies in the timeline and Davenant's knowledge.

XIX: Mordaunt Reeves Talks to Himself

Mentioned as the arrested suspect whom Reeves believes to be innocent; referenced in Reeves' internal monologue and in conversation with Miss Rendall-Smith.

Proof at Last

Reeves confides his solution to Gordon, who is skeptical but listens.

XXI: The Test

Helps Reeves set the trap, hides in the passage, and overhears Marryatt's cries of distress.

XXII: In the Fog

Davenant is the innocent man wrongly awaiting trial for the murder; Reeves mentions he has confessed but is not the real killer.

Marryatt Breaks the Pledge

Davenant is mentioned as having confessed to the police that he murdered Brotherhood; his confession is the key event driving the chapter.

Gordon Offers the Consolation of Philosophy

Explains the truth about the metaphone and argues that Marryatt is not a murderer, contrasting his character with that of a killer.

The Dull Facts

Hanged for the murder; followed Brotherhood on the day of the crime, attempted to protect Miss Rendall-Smith, and died in silence.