Doctor Syn

Captain Collyer

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

Doctor Syn and Mipps share a deep, long-standing friendship rooted in their shared history as pirates and current smuggling partnership.

Mr. Squire

Doctor Syn and Mr. Squire interact as respected members of the community, with Syn often providing medical or clerical services.

Imogene

Doctor Syn and Imogene share a romantic history, with Imogene being Syn's former lover from his pirate days.

Sir Antony Cobtree

Doctor Syn and Sir Antony interact as respected community leaders, though Syn secretly manipulates Sir Antony's trust.

Clegg

Clegg is a loyal former crewmate of Doctor Syn from their pirate days, now serving as a trusted smuggler.

Captain Collyer

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.

Captain Collyer

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

Doctor Syn and Mipps share a deep, long-standing friendship rooted in their shared history as pirates and current smuggling partnership.

Mr. Squire

Doctor Syn and Mr. Squire interact as respected members of the community, with Syn often providing medical or clerical services.

Mipps

Doctor Syn and Mipps share a deep, long-standing friendship rooted in their shared history as pirates and current smuggling partnership.

Imogene

Doctor Syn and Imogene share a romantic history, with Imogene being Syn's former lover from his pirate days.

Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall

The pious and broad-minded vicar of Dymchurch, known for his long sermons, love of tobacco and bishop, and his ability to spin yarns.

The Coming of the King's Frigate

Strides along the seawall singing a sea chanty, frequents the Ship Inn, and spots the King's frigate through his telescope.

Doctor Syn Takes Cold

Present in the library reading; engages Captain Collyer in conversation; becomes visibly disturbed by the mulatto sailor and shivers from the cold.

VII: Clegg the Buccaneer

Present at the supper, questions the captain's theory and later returns to the vicarage.

Dogging the Schoolmaster

Vicar of Dymchurch; arrives at the vicarage after the intruder's escape and questions Mipps.

X: Doctor Syn Gives Some Advice

Listens to Jerry's account, advises caution, and invites him for dinner.

XII: The Captain Objects

Sits at the high table, calms the wrangling, and later reminds the assembly to respect the dead and avoid further acclamation.

The End of the Inquiry

Takes detailed notes during the inquiry, agrees with the false conclusion about the mulatto, and later organizes posses to search the Marsh.

XIV: At the Vicarage

Acts gloomy, strained, and excited; sings a sea song about death; gives Jerry cryptic warnings and money.

XV: A Landed Proprietor Sets Up a Gallows Tree

Gave Jerk two silver crowns; Jerk returns one crown to him, claiming to have borrowed it.

The Schoolmaster's Suit

Mentioned as the parson who will read the banns and as someone who knew Imogene's father; Imogene plans to tell him about Rash's scheme.

XVII: The Doctor Sings a Song

Displays extreme madness, attacks Mr. Rash with a broken bottle, and sings a violent pirate song.

Behind the Shutters

Calmly tends to Mr. Rash's injuries and fabricates a story about the attack, showing his deceptive composure.

The Captain's Nightmare

Summons Mrs. Waggetts, orchestrates the captain's drugging, and later wakes him with urgent news.

XX: A Terrible Investigation

Calmly observes the chaos, suggests the moaning might be Job Mallet or Mr. Rash, and fetches brandy for the shaken men.

XXI: The Bo'sun's Story

Present during the recounting and later has breakfast with the captain.

A Curious Breakfast Party

Engages in a psychological duel with Captain Collyer, feigning ignorance but showing visible distress when the captain hints at supernatural connections.

XXV: The Sexton Speaks

Mentioned as a possible mastermind behind Mipps's actions, though Captain Collyer has yet to test his suspicions about the enigmatic vicar.

Captain Collyer Entertains an Attorney from Rye

Seen by Mipps ringing the courthouse bell at the end of the chapter.

Doctor Syn Has a "Call"

Reveals his plan to leave Dymchurch under the guise of a missionary call, but confesses his true aim is to recover Clegg's treasure for Imogene.

The Captain's Experiment

Avoids the vicarage; burns his own forearm, revealing a tattoo; announces his departure from Dymchurch.

Holding the Pulpit

Delivers a farewell sermon, reveals himself as Clegg, and escapes after a violent confrontation.

The Dead Man's Throttle

Killed by a harpoon in the cabin of the lugger; his body is buried at sea.

XXXVIII: Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall

Dies, ending the wool-running; his hidden wealth is discovered by Sir Antony, and he leaves a will bequeathing everything to Imogene.