A dignitary and guest at the Jekyll household. He mistakenly kills the Osbournes' coachman during the initial investigation and later becomes a victim of Hyde's brutal attacks.
Lanyon acts against the threat affecting the General and the other guests.
Lanyon interrupts the attacker with a gun after the General has been restrained and other guests have been assaulted.
Their formal social connection places the General inside Jekyll's household and its escalating catastrophe.
The General attends the engagement celebration at Henry's home as one of the invited dignitaries.