# Contento — Death Comes for the Archbishop character guide

> Contento in Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-i-the-white-mules

## Who they are

A faithful mule ridden by Father Vaillant on his journeys.

## In the story

### [Spring in the Navajo Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/iii-spring-in-the-navajo-country)

Father Vaillant's mule, mentioned as his only personal possession.

### [Book VIII: Gold Under Pike’s Peak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/book-viii-gold-under-pike-s-peak)

Father Vaillant's horse, which he rides during the outing and later takes to Colorado; the Bishop notes the horses' affection for each other.

### [Cathedral](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/i-cathedral)

Father Vaillant's horse, mentioned as growing fat from rest and needing exercise.

### [III: Auspice Maria!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/iii-auspice-maria)

Vaillant's horse, taken to Colorado; Latour insists Angelica accompany him due to their bond.

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