John Blenkiron

John Scantlebury Blenkiron is a fictional character who appears in the book "Greenmantle" by John Buchan. Blenkiron evidently comes from the United States, and assists the main character of the book, Richard Hannay. When Hannay first meets Blenkiron, it is revealed that he suffers from dyspepsia and so often drinks boiled milk, eats dry toast and fish.

Blenkiron often professes his wish to join the war or "be let into a scene of real bloodshed", but he confesses that he "has never seen anything gorier than a presidential election." Blenkiron also does not seem short on money and is used to living the high life. As a consequence, when he travels through Europe as an English spy, he becomes quite comfortable living with successful German politicians and Generals. Blenkiron is a strong believer in the Christian faith and quite often comments on his faith. He often remarks that he is a "Neutral" as that he comes from the United States and is quite proud of the fact.

Appearance

Blenkiron, as described by the author, is "A big fellow with a fat, sallow clean shaven face." And has "A pair of full sleepy eyes".

ources

The Penguin edition of Greenmantle.