Harry "Scud" East Regiment in the Second Anglo-Sikh War, where he is wounded. He later emigrates to New Zealand. East also appears in George MacDonald Fraser's "Flashman" series, being held captive in Russia alongside Flashman during the Crimean War in "Flashman at the Charge", and later dying during the Indian Mutiny in "Flashman in the Great Game". Harry "Scud" East Harry "Scud" East is a fictional character in the book "Tom Brown's School Days". He is perhaps the closest friend of Tom Brown. His nickname is Scud because he is so quick on his feet. In the book he is referred to as
Tom Swift in the City of Gold with a huge wealth of salvaged gold. Tom Swift- The protagonist of the book. Leader of the group searching for the city. Ned Newton- Tom's chum who is accompanying him on his quest. Mr. Swift- Tom's father. He has fallen ill in this book and cannot make the trip. Mr. Damon- Eccentric man who calls blessings on everything. Also accompanying Tom. Eradicate Sampson- A friend of Tom's. A black man who is hired as cook and worker for the trip. Andy Foger- Tom's rival, who is seeking to reclaim his fathers fortune in the city. Mr. Foger- Andy's father. Recently