Dick Sands, the Boy Captain · Character

Alvez

A Portuguese slave trader whose vast Kazonndé market reduces human beings to chained lots and haggled prices.

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Also known as old Alvez, José Antonio Alvez, Antonio Alvez

As a supporting figure in Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, Alvez is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as the slave dealer employer of Harris and Negoro, based at Kazonndé.

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Negoro
professional · negative
Alvez is a slave trader who collaborates with Negoro in his evil schemes. How this plays out →
Negoro
professional · negative
Alvez is a slave trader who collaborates with Negoro in his evil schemes. How this plays out →

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Alvez appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Accomplices
Mentioned as the slave dealer employer of Harris and Negoro, based at Kazonndé.
Kazonndé
The slave trader who inspects the captives and mocks them in broken English.
Market-Day
Slave dealer who orders Dick's imprisonment and sells Tom and his friends at the lakoni.
A Bowl of Punch
Devises the blazing punch bowl as entertainment and a means to satisfy the king's demand for 'firewater'; orchestrates the evening's torture and execution.
XII: Royal Obsequies
Keeps to his residence after the king's death, warned by Negoro that he might be held responsible. He later supports Moena's assumption of power.
In Captivity
Owner of the depot where the prisoners are held, rarely seen.
A Ray of Hope
Discusses the suppression of the slave trade with a dealer, complaining about travellers and missionaries, and mentions the possibility of Dr. Livingstone coming to Kazonndé.
An Exciting Chase
Confirms Dr. Livingstone's death to Mrs. Weldon and restricts her liberty on Negoro's warning that Hercules might attempt a rescue.
A Magician
Furious at Benedict's escape and later at the magician's interference; restrained by the queen's guards.

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