# Lord Willoughby — Captain Blood character guide

> Lord Willoughby in Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Willoughby

**First appearance:** 0024-xxv-the-service-of-king-louis

## Who they are

English colonial governor; briefly appears in negotiations.

## In the story

### [XXIX: The Service of King William](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_blood_se/chapters/xxix-the-service-of-king-william)

King William's Governor-General of the West Indies; rescued by Blood; informs Blood of the change of government and the war with France.

### [XXX: The Last Fight of the Arabella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_blood_se/chapters/xxx-the-last-fight-of-the-arabella)

Observes the battle from the Arabella's quarterdeck, initially critical but later praises Blood's victory.

### [His Excellency the Governor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captain_blood_se/chapters/xxxi-his-excellency-the-governor)

Appoints Blood as Governor of Jamaica and departs with van der Kuylen's fleet.

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