Captain Collyer

Doctor Syn

Captain Collyer, the King's revenue officer, is determined to expose Doctor Syn as the leader of the smuggling ring, creating a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.

Mipps

Collyer views Mipps as a key accomplice of Doctor Syn and a dangerous smuggler, leading to frequent confrontations.

Sir Antony Cobtree

Collyer and Sir Antony are local authority figures who interact as part of the village's social and legal hierarchy.

Mr. Squire

Collyer and Mr. Squire cooperate as officials in maintaining order and pursuing smugglers in the Romney Marsh area.

Mrs. Waggetts

Collyer suspects Mrs. Waggetts of harboring smugglers at her inn, leading to frequent searches and hostility.

Clegg

Collyer pursues Clegg as a known smuggler and former pirate, leading to frequent clashes.

Sir Antony Cobtree

Collyer and Sir Antony are local authority figures who interact as part of the village's social and legal hierarchy.

Doctor Syn

Captain Collyer, the King's revenue officer, is determined to expose Doctor Syn as the leader of the smuggling ring, creating a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.

Mr. Squire

Collyer and Mr. Squire cooperate as officials in maintaining order and pursuing smugglers in the Romney Marsh area.

Mipps

Collyer views Mipps as a key accomplice of Doctor Syn and a dangerous smuggler, leading to frequent confrontations.

Mipps

Collyer views Mipps as a key accomplice of Doctor Syn and a dangerous smuggler, leading to frequent confrontations.

Doctor Syn

Captain Collyer, the King's revenue officer, is determined to expose Doctor Syn as the leader of the smuggling ring, creating a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.

The Captain

Introduced as a thickset, red-faced officer; bullies Jerk, argues with Mipps, and challenges Denis over smuggling and loyalty.

A Bottle of Alsace Lorraine

Leads the King's Men, orders a bottle of Alsace Lorraine, and discovers the hidden trapdoor.

Doctor Syn Takes Cold

Arrives with the King's men; introduces himself to the squire and Doctor Syn; explains his mission to suppress smuggling; accepts lodging at the courthouse.

VII: Clegg the Buccaneer

Expounds his theory that Clegg escaped execution by having a substitute hanged; later finds himself locked in his room.

X: Doctor Syn Gives Some Advice

Leads the King's men and is involved in the investigation.

XI: The Courthouse Inquiry

Oversees the inquiry, orders the bo'sun to bring Mr. Rash, and summons Jerry Jerk into the courthouse.

XII: The Captain Objects

Presides over the inquiry but delivers a blunt, accusatory speech against the squire and the Marsh, threatening to root out demon riders and bring the guilty to justice.

The End of the Inquiry

Shows no interest in the proceedings and leaves the courthouse without speaking to the squire.

XVII: The Doctor Sings a Song

Restrains Jerry, observes the scene, and summons his men with a whistle.

Behind the Shutters

Dazed and suspicious, he struggles to understand the events and is unsettled by Syn's behavior.

The Captain's Nightmare

Experiences a vivid nightmare after being drugged, then is roused by Syn and Mipps.

XX: A Terrible Investigation

Leads the investigation, kicks in the vicarage door, and discovers the bound sailors and the dead Bill Spiker.

XXI: The Bo'sun's Story

Interrogates the bo'sun and Morgan Walters about the night's events, then joins Doctor Syn for breakfast.

A Curious Breakfast Party

Reveals his suspicions about the mulatto and shares a bizarre story of a posthumous murder, then confides in Jerry about witnessing Pepper's murder and proposes a joint investigation.

The Coffin-Maker Has a Visitor

Visits Mipps's coffin shop, engages in conversation, and accepts an invitation to drink and smoke.

XXV: The Sexton Speaks

The captain analyzes Mipps's character, suspecting him of being a ringleader in smuggling and noting his fascination with Mipps despite his guilt. He plans to corner Mipps and other wrongdoers on the Marsh.

The Fight at Mill House Farm

Captain Collyer is captured by the smugglers and held at blunderbuss-point, used as a hostage to force his men's surrender.

Captain Collyer Entertains an Attorney from Rye

Addresses his men after being freed, vows to avenge Will Rudrum, and plans to secure reinforcements and legal support.

A Certain Tree Bears Fruit

Intercepts Jerry after the discovery and takes him back to the village for an experiment.

The Captain's Experiment

Leads the experiment with Morgan Walters as a decoy; receives a mysterious blue dispatch.

Holding the Pulpit

Attempts to arrest Syn but is struck down; later finds Morgan Walters nailed to the table instead of Syn.

The Dead Man's Throttle

Leads the boarding of the lugger, orders the burial of Syn's body at sea.

XXXVIII: Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall

Recalled from Dymchurch and dies under Nelson's command; his death saves many necks as he had uncovered the secrets of the demon riders and the wool-running.