Don Quixote · Character

The Innkeeper

The owner of the inn who dubs Don Quixote a knight.

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First appearance: III

The Innkeeper shows up with force in Chapter II: Which treats of the first sally the ingenious Don Quixote made from home. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The innkeeper, whom Don Quixote mistakes for a castellan, is described as a crafty Andalusian.

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Chapter II: Which treats of the first sally the ingenious Don Quixote made from home
The innkeeper, whom Don Quixote mistakes for a castellan, is described as a crafty Andalusian. He humors Don Quixote's delusions and helps him with his horse and meal.
III
Plays along with Don Quixote's delusion, conducts a mock knighting ceremony, and advises him to carry money and clean shirts.
XVI
Wakes to the commotion and tries to discipline Maritornes, joining the fight.
XVII
Demands payment from Don Quixote and Sancho, and is called a 'stupid, scurvy innkeeper' by Don Quixote.
Which treats of the exalted adventure and rich prize of Mambrino's helmet, together with other things that happened to our invincible knight
Mentioned in Don Quixote's fantasy as the one who dubbed him a knight, though not present in this chapter.
Of the freedom Don Quixote conferred on several unfortunates who against their will were being carried where they had no wish to go
Not present in this chapter.
XXXII Which treats of what befell Don Quixote's party at the inn
Defends books of chivalry, shares his love for hearing them read, and shows the curate his collection of books and manuscripts.
Which treats of the heroic and prodigious battle Don Quixote had with certain skins of red wine, and brings the novel of The Ill-Advised Curiosity to a close.
Enraged at the damage to his wineskins.
XLI
Present as an audience member listening to the captive's story.
Chapter XLIV
Beaten by guests trying to leave without paying, calls for help.
Of the end of the notable adventure of the officers of the holy brotherhood; and of the great ferocity of our worthy knight, Don Quixote
Demands payment for damages; participates in the disguised capture of Don Quixote.
Of the strange manner in which Don Quixote of La Mancha was carried away enchanted, together with other remarkable incidents
Hands the curate some papers discovered in the valise, including the novel 'Rinconete and Cortadillo'.
XLVIII
Mentioned as the keeper of the inn where the party plans to rest.
Chapter XXV
Delighted to host the puppet show; points out a place for the show to be set up.
Chapter XXVI
Serves as an arbitrator for the puppet damages and is astonished by Don Quixote's madness and generosity.

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