The protagonist, a man with a missing hand who works for timber baron John McLean. He volunteers as an isolated cabin guard, patrols the land on horseback, and refuses a bribe from Wessner. He falls in love with Chris Cooper, confronts the lumber thieves, blames himself for the theft, and ultimately achieves a romantic union with Chris by the end.
Freckles is a loyal employee under the direct command of timber baron John McLean.
Duncan serves as the camp foreman and direct supervisor to Freckles.
Barbeau is the ruthless leader of the timber thieves and Freckles' primary antagonist.
Wessner is a corrupt coworker who attempts to bribe Freckles on behalf of the thieves.
Freckles and Chris develop a deep romantic bond that survives ideological and personal conflicts.
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