# The Burgundian — Cup of Gold character guide

> The Burgundian in Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Other Burgundian, Other Burgundian

**First appearance:** 0002-ii

## Who they are

A mysterious buccaneer with a grudge against Morgan.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

The Burgundian is a skilled swordsman and fellow pirate who serves as Henry's second-in-command, respected for his lethal competence.

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

_professional_

The Burgundian is a skilled swordsman and fellow pirate who serves as Henry's second-in-command, respected for his lethal competence.

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

_professional_

The Burgundian is a skilled swordsman and fellow pirate who serves as Henry's second-in-command, respected for his lethal competence.

## In the story

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

A nervous, fat pirate who is the subject of a story told by his companion.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cup_of_gold_se/chapters/vi)

Observes the dancers with Emil, discussing ideals and beauty.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cup_of_gold_se/chapters/iii)

One of the two former buccaneers sentenced to hang; he engages Henry in a philosophical exchange about duty and change.

## Links

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