Captain Blood · Character

Colonel Bishop

A brutal Jamaica planter and Deputy-Governor whose drunken vendetta against Blood drives the pursuit across the Caribbean.

supporting

Also known as Tom Bishop, Colonel, the Colonel

First appearance: Arabella Bishop

As a supporting figure in Captain Blood, Colonel Bishop is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Colonel of Barbados Militia; purchases Blood as a slave for ten pounds after inspecting the convicts.

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Bishop owes his life to Blood's word, yet spends his supper cursing him and promising hideous vengeance while the drink loosens his tongue. His coarse threats drive Arabella from the table in tears, and even Lord Julian…

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Character Web

26 connections

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Primary antagonists and allies
Protagonist
Minor characters and historical figures
Spanish noblemen captives

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Captain Peter Blood
rivalry · negative
Bitter enemies; Bishop is Blood's relentless pursuer and antagonist, seeking his capture… How this plays out →
Lord Julian Wade
professional · ambivalent
Wolverstone
rivalry · negative
Captain Peter Blood
rivalry · negative
Bitter enemies; Bishop is Blood's relentless pursuer and antagonist, seeking his capture… How this plays out →
Captain Peter Blood
rivalry · negative
Bitter enemies; Bishop is Blood's relentless pursuer and antagonist, seeking his capture… How this plays out →
Lord Julian Wade
professional · ambivalent
Wolverstone
rivalry · negative
Lord Julian Wade
professional · ambivalent
Wolverstone
rivalry · negative

Captain Peter Blood
Bitter enemies; Bishop is Blood's relentless pursuer and antagonist, seeking his capture and execution.
Lord Julian Wade
Colonel Bishop and Lord Julian Wade have a professional relationship as colonial officials.
Wolverstone
Enemies; Bishop and Wolverstone are on opposite sides of the conflict.
Captain Peter Blood
Bitter enemies; Bishop is Blood's relentless pursuer and antagonist, seeking his capture and execution.
Captain Peter Blood
Bitter enemies; Bishop is Blood's relentless pursuer and antagonist, seeking his capture and execution.
Lord Julian Wade
Colonel Bishop and Lord Julian Wade have a professional relationship as colonial officials.
Wolverstone
Enemies; Bishop and Wolverstone are on opposite sides of the conflict.
Lord Julian Wade
Colonel Bishop and Lord Julian Wade have a professional relationship as colonial officials.
Wolverstone
Enemies; Bishop and Wolverstone are on opposite sides of the conflict.

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In the story

Colonel Bishop appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV: Human Merchandise
Colonel of Barbados Militia; purchases Blood as a slave for ten pounds after inspecting the convicts.
Arabella Bishop
Arabella's uncle and Blood's owner; described as a hard, beastly man, but Blood's judgment of Arabella is influenced by their relation.
VII: Pirates
Orders Pitt's torture and confronts Blood; is interrupted by the arrival of a Spanish pirate ship.
VIII: Spaniards
Commander of the Barbados Militia; awakens to his duty after the second broadside and rushes to the fort, later negotiates with Don Diego.
The Rebels-Convict
Arrives to commend the rebels but is forced to walk the plank by Blood, humiliated but spared.
The Milagrosa
The deputy-governor of Jamaica, frustrated by his failure to capture Blood, considers extreme measures against the buccaneers.
Hostilities
Deputy-Governor of Jamaica, hostile to Blood. He summons Blood, likely to confront him about Wolverstone, and masks his fury at Blood's commission.
Hostages
Forced to write summons under duress, furious at Blood's actions and the release of Wolverstone.
War
Held hostage by Blood, released, then plots with Julian to hunt Blood at Tortuga.
XXIX: The Service of King William
Deputy-Governor of Jamaica who left Port Royal unguarded to hunt Blood at Tortuga; criticized by Willoughby.
His Excellency the Governor
Returns to Port Royal and is placed under arrest by Blood's orders.

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