Character guide

Augustine Montoria

major

Also known as Augustine, Montoria, Captain Augustine Montoria, de Montoria

Young nobleman and protagonist, torn between love for Mariquilla and family loyalty during the siege.

Mariquilla Candiola

major

Also known as Mariquilla, Señorita Doña Mariquilla Candiola, the Candiola

Daughter of the miser Candiola; brave and devoted, she becomes Augustine's love interest.

Don José de Montoria

supporting

Also known as Don José Montoria, Don José, Señor de Montoria, the great Montoria

Augustine's wealthy, proud father and a leading citizen of Saragossa.

Candiola

supporting

Also known as goodman Candiola, the Señor Candiola, old Candiola, the miser Candiola

Miserly father of Mariquilla, suspicious and greedy, often at odds with the Montorias.

Don Roque

minor

Also known as Señor Don Roque

A minor nobleman and friend of the Montoria family, appears in social scenes.

Juan Pirli

minor

Also known as Pirli, the great Pirli, friend Pirli

A colorful, boastful character who provides comic relief and local color.

Palafox

supporting

The Spanish general leading the defense of Saragossa; a historical figure in the narrative.

Don Jerónimo de Candiola

supporting

Also known as Señor Don Jerónimo, Don Jerónimo

Another name for the miser Candiola, father of Mariquilla.

Manuela Sancho

minor

Also known as Manuela, Viva Manuela Sancho

A heroic woman of Saragossa, celebrated for her bravery during the siege.

Gabriel

minor

A young man who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier or acquaintance.

Don Araceli

minor

Also known as Señor Don Araceli, Señor Araceli, Señor de Araceli, Araceli, friend Araceli

A friend or associate of the protagonist, possibly a fellow officer.

Doña Leocadia Sarriera

minor

Also known as Doña Leocadia, Leocadia

A woman of Saragossa, possibly a relative or acquaintance of the main characters.

Manuel Montoria

minor

Also known as Manuel

A member of the Montoria family, possibly Augustine's brother or cousin.

Basilio Boggiero

minor

Also known as Father Boggiero, Father Basilio, Father Basilio Boggiero

A priest who plays a role in the religious and moral life of the city.

Doña Guedita

minor

Also known as Guedita, The Doña Guedita, good Guedita, Señora Guedita

A woman of the city, possibly a neighbor or family friend.

Father Luengo

minor

Also known as Luengo, Father

A priest who appears in the narrative, possibly during the siege.

Father Mateo del Busto

minor

Also known as Father Busto, Busto, Father Mateo

A clergyman mentioned in the story, possibly in a religious ceremony.

Tío Garcés

minor

Also known as Truly Tío Garcés

An older man, possibly a servant or local character.

Father Rincón

minor

Also known as Rincón

A priest who appears in the narrative.

Renovales

minor

Also known as Don Mariano Renovales

A military officer involved in the defense of the city.

Don Antonio Quadros

minor

Also known as Don Antonio

A minor nobleman or official in Saragossa.

Porra

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.

Don Mariano Cereso

minor

A resident of Saragossa, possibly a friend of the Montorias.

Vicente Codé

minor

Also known as Codé

A minor character, possibly a soldier or local.

Don Pedro Villacampa

minor

Also known as Villacampa

A military figure mentioned in the narrative.

Coridon

minor

Also known as poor Coridon

A literary or pastoral reference, possibly a character in a story within the book.

Marshal Lannes

minor

Also known as Lannes

French general leading the siege; a historical figure in the conflict.

Don Santiago Sas

minor

Also known as Santiago Sas, Sas

A warrior or officer mentioned among the defenders.

Countess de Bureta

minor

Also known as the Countess de Bureta

A noblewoman of Saragossa, possibly involved in the defense efforts.

General Butron

minor

Also known as Butron

A military officer in the Spanish forces.

Manuelilla

minor

A diminutive form, possibly a child or servant character.

Montorilla

minor

A diminutive or affectionate form of Montoria, possibly a young member.

Antonio Laste

minor

A minor character, possibly a soldier or citizen.

General Saint March

minor

Also known as Saint March

A French general mentioned in the narrative.