Possible Clues:

• Is at the back or in front of the soldier
• Adapt, as for a specific purpose
• Cut stalk, gold
• Tradesman having trouble occupying a high position
• One using chalk
• He works his hours to suit his customers
• Either of two characters in 'The Emperor's New Clothes'
• He takes things in
• The end or the follower of the tinker
• He hopes to get suitable clients