Tom

Dick Sands

Tom is a loyal and wise old sailor who supports Dick as a trusted friend and advisor.

Mrs. Weldon

Tom is a trusted sailor and servant in Mrs. Weldon's employ, loyal to her family.

Cousin Benedict

Cousin Benedict and Tom are fellow passengers with little direct connection beyond shared circumstances.

Negoro

Negoro views Tom as an obstacle and treats him with hostility as part of his criminal plans.

Dick Sands

Tom is a loyal and wise old sailor who supports Dick as a trusted friend and advisor.

Negoro

Negoro views Tom as an obstacle and treats him with hostility as part of his criminal plans.

Dick Sands

Tom is a loyal and wise old sailor who supports Dick as a trusted friend and advisor.

Mrs. Weldon

Tom is a trusted sailor and servant in Mrs. Weldon's employ, loyal to her family.

Cousin Benedict

Cousin Benedict and Tom are fellow passengers with little direct connection beyond shared circumstances.

Mrs. Weldon

Tom is a trusted sailor and servant in Mrs. Weldon's employ, loyal to her family.

Negoro

Negoro views Tom as an obstacle and treats him with hostility as part of his criminal plans.

Cousin Benedict

Cousin Benedict and Tom are fellow passengers with little direct connection beyond shared circumstances.

The Survivors of the Waldeck

The eldest survivor and spokesman; recounts the collision and their ten-day ordeal.

Dick's Promotion

Speaks for the crew, pledging obedience and willingness to learn.

The New Crew

Appointed boatswain, takes a watch, learns to steer, and addresses Dick as 'Captain Sands.'

Rough Weather

Assists with the log line and later takes the helm during the storm; demonstrates loyalty and competence.

Hope Revived

Keeps watch with Bat at the wheel, raises alarm when Negoro falls against the binnacle.

Land at Last

Helps with the sails and later gives false alarms about seeing land; part of the crew's efforts.

XIV: Ashore

Assists Dick in salvaging the wreck and is chosen to accompany him on the exploration mission.

A Stranger

Proudly asserts his freedom and that of his companions after Harris's offensive question about slavery.

XVIII: A Terrible Discovery

Tom discovers the mutilated remains and is haunted by memories of slavery, recognizing the chains and forks.

I: The Dark Continent

One of the negroes with the group, who would be a tempting target for slave-drivers.

On the March Again

Sworn to secrecy by Dick; agrees to help keep the truth from Mrs. Weldon and the others.

Rough Travelling

Advises Dick, recognizes the danger of native camps, and mournfully observes the slave-trade evidence.

White Ants

Questions Benedict about Africa; occupies a lower tier in the anthill.

A Diving-Bell

Urges quick action and suggests making another opening; is captured and fettered with the others.

A Slave Caravan

Captured and yoked with Bat; Dick tries to communicate with him about the caravan's destination.

Notes by the Way

Tom is seen weeping under the havildar's whip, supported by his son Bat.

Kazonndé

Imprisoned with the others, nearly exhausted from the journey, and protests their freedom to Alvez.

Market-Day

Sold at the market along with his three friends; fears separation but is bought together by an Arab dealer.

A Ray of Hope

Mentioned by Jack as someone they could take to go to his father.

A Happy Reunion

One of the four negroes sold in Madagascar; ransomed by Mr. Weldon and arrives home on November 15, 1877.