# Governor Moddyford — Cup of Gold character guide

> Governor Moddyford in Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Moddyford

**First appearance:** 0010-ii

## Who they are

The English governor of Jamaica during Morgan's time.

## Relationships

### [Henry Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cup_of_gold_se/characters/henry_morgan)

_professional_

Governor Modyford is the English governor of Jamaica who authorizes Henry's privateering missions, maintaining a pragmatic and exploitative alliance.

### [Henry Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cup_of_gold_se/characters/henry_morgan)

_professional_

Governor Modyford is the English governor of Jamaica who authorizes Henry's privateering missions, maintaining a pragmatic and exploitative alliance.

### [Henry Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cup_of_gold_se/characters/henry_morgan)

_professional_

Governor Modyford is the English governor of Jamaica who authorizes Henry's privateering missions, maintaining a pragmatic and exploitative alliance.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cup_of_gold_se/chapters/i)

Welcomes Henry but warns him of the King's order to return to England; suggests bribery to placate the King; informs Henry of Sir Edward's death and Elizabeth's situation.

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