Character guide

Richard Lamb

major

Also known as One Richard Lamb, Frederick the Great of Prussia

English narrator and protagonist, travels through Uruguay seeking adventure.

Demetria

major

Also known as Doña Demetria, Poor Demetria

Beautiful woman who becomes Richard's love interest and later wife.

Dolores Zelaya

supporting

Also known as Dolores

Young woman involved in romantic entanglements with Richard.

General Santa Coloma

supporting

Also known as Santa Coloma

Military leader and political figure in the Uruguayan conflicts.

Don Hilario

supporting

Also known as Hilario, dog Hilario, the scoundrel Hilario

Ruthless landowner and antagonist to Richard.

Paquíta

supporting

Young girl who develops a close bond with Richard.

Marcos Marcó

supporting

Also known as Marcos

Gaucho companion and friend to Richard during his travels.

Alma

minor

Also known as Little Alma, little Alma

Child who Richard encounters and protects.

Lieutenant Alday

minor

Also known as Alday

Military officer involved in the revolutionary activities.

Blas Aria

minor

Also known as Blas

Gaucho and occasional companion to Richard.

Monica

minor

Woman who assists Richard during his journey.

Margarita

minor

Also known as beautiful Margarita, pretty Margarita, lovely Margarita

Attractive woman who captivates Richard briefly.

Transita de la Barca

minor

Also known as Transita

Woman from a prominent local family.

Manuel the Fox

supporting

Also known as the Fox, Manuel, Fox

Cunning local figure who aids and hinders Richard.

Antonio

minor

Servant or local helper encountered by Richard.

Anita

minor

Also known as Poor little Anita, poor Anita, little Anita

Young girl in distress whom Richard tries to help.

Uncle Anselmo

minor

Also known as Anselmo

Elderly local who offers wisdom and shelter.

Cleta

minor

Woman involved in domestic scenes with Richard.

Nepomucino

minor

Local character with a minor role in the narrative.

Basilio de la Barca

minor

Also known as Basilio

Member of the de la Barca family.

Ramona

minor

Also known as Bony old Ramona, Poor old Ramona

Elderly woman who provides lodging or care.

Barbudo

minor

Also known as this Barbudo

Bearded man encountered during Richard's travels.

Señor Villaverde

minor

Also known as the Señor Villaverde

Local landowner or official.

Lechuza

minor

Nickname for a character, possibly an owl-like figure.

Epifanio Claro

minor

Also known as poor Epifanio, Claro, Epifanio

Unfortunate man who meets a tragic fate.

Cipriano

minor

Minor character in the rural setting.

Calixto Peralta

minor

Also known as Don Calixto, Calixto, Peralta

Member of the Peralta family, involved in local affairs.

Lucero

minor

Character associated with light or dawn imagery.

Colonel Peralta

minor

Also known as old Colonel Peralta

Aged military officer from the Peralta family.

Mr. Lamb

minor

Also known as Lamb

Richard's father, mentioned in correspondence.

Mr. Vincent Winchcombe

minor

Also known as Mr. Winchcombe, Winchcombe

English acquaintance of Richard in South America.

Rivarola

minor

Local figure involved in political intrigues.

Master Mariano

minor

Also known as Mariano

Young boy Richard encounters.

Gil Blas

minor

Also known as Blas the barbarian

Rough character with a literary namesake.

Doña Isidora

minor

Also known as Isidora

Woman of standing in the local community.

Mula

minor

Character whose name means mule, likely a servant.

Niebla

minor

Also known as little Niebla, Little Niebla

Child or small character named after fog.

Doña Mercedes

minor

Respected woman in the rural setting.

Batata

minor

Character named after sweet potato, possibly a nickname.

Mr. Bingley

minor

Englishman encountered in the colony.

Gumesinda

minor

Also known as neighbour Gumesinda

Neighbor woman in the rural community.

Gandara

minor

Local character with minor involvement.

Don Juan

minor

Archetypal seducer referenced in the narrative.

Captain Cloud

minor

Also known as old Cloud, Cloud

English sea captain encountered by Richard.

Mr. Chillingworth

minor

Also known as poor Chillingworth, poor Mr. Chillingworth

Eccentric Englishman in the colony.

Captain Cloudesley Wriothesley

minor

Also known as Captain Wriothesley

English naval officer with a colorful name.

Pascuala

minor

Woman in the rural household.

Fernando

minor

Minor male character in the story.

Don Policarpo Santierra de Peñalosa

minor

Also known as Don Policarpo, Don

Local dignitary with a long name.

Laralde

minor

Character mentioned in passing.

Candelaria

minor

Woman associated with a religious festival.

Mr. Barker

minor

Also known as Barker

English colonist in the settlement.

Mamita

minor

Term of endearment for a mother figure.

Don Florentino Blanco

minor

Also known as Florentino, Don Florentino

Local landowner or official.

Signor Gaudentio di Lucca

minor

Italian character mentioned in the narrative.

Don Pantaleon Villaverde

minor

Also known as Villaverde

Member of the Villaverde family.

John Carrickfergus

minor

Also known as John

Irishman encountered by Richard.