# Zeb Orchard — Death Comes for the Archbishop character guide

> Zeb Orchard in Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Orchard

**First appearance:** 0010-ii-the-lonely-road-to-mora

## Who they are

An American trader who helps the priests on their journeys.

## In the story

### [Book IV: Snake Root](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/book-iv-snake-root)

Mentioned as a trader who knows the Pecos Indians well, having grown up near them.

### [Stone Lips](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/death_comes_for_the_archbishop_se/chapters/ii-stone-lips)

Trader and recluse who discusses Pecos customs and the undying fire with Latour.

## Links

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