# Marco — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court character guide

> Marco in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Marco, No Marco, Marcos, the Marcos, The Marcos

**First appearance:** 0033-xxxi-marco

## Who they are

A peasant farmer who hosts Hank and Arthur during their incognito travels.

## Relationships

### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan)

_rivalry_

Marco is a greedy and dishonest peasant who exploits others, earning Hank's contempt and punishment.

### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan)

_rivalry_

Marco is a greedy and dishonest peasant who exploits others, earning Hank's contempt and punishment.

## In the story

### [A Royal Banquet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xvii-a-royal-banquet)

Hugo's wife, who begged him to confess for a quick death but ultimately rejoiced at his release.

### [The First Newspaper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxvi-the-first-newspaper)

Not present in this chapter.

### [XXX: The Tragedy of the Manor-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxx-the-tragedy-of-the-manor-house)

The charcoal burner who reluctantly agrees to inform on the escaped prisoners but is swayed by Hank's words, revealing his own suppressed manhood and hatred of the baron's tyranny.

### [XXXI: Marco](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxi-marco)

The host, a charcoal burner, proud of his friendship with Dowley but worried about the expense of the feast.

### [Dowley's Humiliation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxii-dowley-s-humiliation)

The host who, along with his wife, is overwhelmed by Hank's generosity and overjoyed by the new possessions.

### [Sixth Century Political Economy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxiii-sixth-century-political-economy)

A local villager who listens to the debate and reacts with awe to Hank's predictions.

### [XXXIV: The Yankee and the King Sold as Slaves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-yankee-and-the-king-sold-as-slaves)

Mentioned as being petrified while holding a miller-gun, illustrating the awkwardness of the era with machinery.

## Links

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