# The Innkeeper — Don Quixote character guide

> The Innkeeper in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-part-i-iii

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Chapter II: Which treats of the first sally the ingenious Don Quixote made from home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-ii)

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

Plays along with Don Quixote's delusion, conducts a mock knighting ceremony, and advises him to carry money and clean shirts.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xvi)

Wakes to the commotion and tries to discipline Maritornes, joining the fight.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xxi)

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xxii)

Not present in this chapter.

### [XXXII Which treats of what befell Don Quixote's party at the inn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xxxii)

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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xxxv)

Enraged at the damage to his wineskins.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xli)

Present as an audience member listening to the captive's story.

### [Chapter XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xlvi)

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xlvii)

Hands the curate some papers discovered in the valise, including the novel 'Rinconete and Cortadillo'.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-i-xlviii)

Mentioned as the keeper of the inn where the party plans to rest.

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-ii-xxv)

Delighted to host the puppet show; points out a place for the show to be set up.

### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_quixote_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi)

Serves as an arbitrator for the puppet damages and is astonished by Don Quixote's madness and generosity.

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