# Mulready — In Search of the Castaways character guide

> Mulready in In Search of the Castaways by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-v-the-departure-of-the-duncan

## Who they are

Sailor on the Duncan who assists during the voyage.

## In the story

### [Eleven Thousand Feet Aloft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xii-eleven-thousand-feet-aloft)

Shows bravery by offering to carry Robert when the boy can no longer walk.

### [A Sudden Descent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xiii-a-sudden-descent)

Assists Wilson in clearing the casucha entrance and expresses doubt about finding fuel.

### [A Serious Necessity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xvii-a-serious-necessity)

Rides in advance and signals the approach of the Indian party.

### [XXIV: Paganel’s Disclosure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxiv-paganel-s-disclosure)

Assists Wilson in reviving the fire and preparing the meal.

### [Between Fire and Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxv-between-fire-and-water)

Kills an alligator with a large brand after it crawls onto the tree roots.

### [Fresh Faces](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxxvi-fresh-faces)

Sent ahead with Ayrton to drive the cart.

### [The Plot Unveiled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xli-the-plot-unveiled)

Chosen by lot to carry the message to Melbourne.

### [Four Days of Anguish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlii-four-days-of-anguish)

Wounded by Ben Joyce's band; reveals that Ben Joyce stole the letter and plans to seize the Duncan.

### [Vain Efforts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlvi-vain-efforts)

Participates in the hold inspection and helps shift ballast to lighten the ship.

## Links

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