# Porus — Beric the Briton character guide

> Porus in Beric the Briton by G. A. Henty.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-xii-a-school-for-gladiators

## Who they are

A gladiator and friend of Beric in the ludus.

## Relationships

### [Beric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric)

_friendship_

Porus is a loyal companion and fellow Briton who supports Beric in his quest for freedom.

### [Beric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric)

_friendship_

Porus is a loyal companion and fellow Briton who supports Beric in his quest for freedom.

### [Beric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters/beric)

_friendship_

Porus is a loyal companion and fellow Briton who supports Beric in his quest for freedom.

## In the story

### [XIV: Rome in Flames](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xiv-rome-in-flames)

One of the gladiators who marches in the arena procession.

### [XV: The Christians to the Lions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xv-the-christians-to-the-lions)

A fellow gladiator who congratulates Beric on his triumph and skill.

### [The Outbreak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xviii-the-outbreak)

Gladiator from Scopus's ludus, joyfully joins Beric's band.

### [Outlaws](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xix-outlaws)

Assists in arranging Aemilia's escape and transport; advises on security at the farm.

### [Old Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/chapters/xxi-old-friends)

Summoned by Beric after news of betrayal, reacts with menace.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/beric_the_briton_se/characters