# The Rover — Character guide

> Key figures in The Rover by Joseph Conrad.

- [Peyrol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/peyrol.md): An old gunner and farmer, central figure of the story, living at Escampobar Farm.
- [Arlette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/arlette.md): A young woman with a mysterious past, central to the emotional and plot developments.
- [Aunt Catherine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/aunt_catherine.md): Elderly aunt of Arlette, keeper of the farm and family secrets.
- [Michel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/michel.md): A simple, loyal man working at the farm, devoted to Arlette.
- [Captain Vincent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/captain_vincent.md): A naval officer involved in the coastal operations and intrigues.
- [Citizen Scevola Bron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/scevola_bron.md): A revolutionary zealot with a violent past, living at the farm.
- [Lieutenant Réal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/lieutenant_real.md): A French naval officer, secretive and involved in espionage.
- [Mr. Bolt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/mr_bolt.md): An Englishman, possibly a spy, interacting with the French characters.
- [Symons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/symons.md): An English sailor, part of the naval crew, with a bold demeanor.
- [The Abbé](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/the_abbe.md): A priest who appears in the story, possibly connected to Arlette's past.
- [Amelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/amelia.md): A ship, likely English, central to the naval plot.
- [Madame Réal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/madame_real.md): Wife of Lieutenant Réal, mentioned in relation to his personal life.
- [Lord Nelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/lord_nelson.md): British admiral, historical figure referenced in the naval context.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/the_officer.md): An unnamed officer, possibly French, involved in military matters.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/the_captain.md): A captain, possibly of a ship, appearing in the narrative.
- [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/the_priest.md): A local priest, possibly the same as the abbé, with a minor role.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/the_master.md): Another reference to Peyrol as the master of the farm.
- [The Young Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/the_young_officer.md): A young officer, possibly French, appearing in a scene.
- [Perose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/perose.md): A minor character, possibly a local or a name mentioned.
- [Keats](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/keats.md): A minor character, possibly an Englishman.
- [Eugène](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/eugene.md): A minor character, possibly a young man.
- [Jean Aubry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rover_se/characters/jean_aubry.md): A name mentioned, possibly a historical or minor character.

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