Captain John Good

King Solomon's Mines

Naval officer and friend of Curtis; joins the expedition.

I Meet Sir Henry Curtis

A stout, dark naval officer traveling with Sir Henry, who joins the conversation and shows a quick, inquisitive manner.

II: The Legend of Solomon’s Mines

Present during the recounting of the legend and supports Sir Henry's proposal.

III: Umbopa Enters Our Service

Accompanies the expedition; comments on the pair made by Sir Henry and Umbopa.

IV: An Elephant Hunt

Nearly killed by the wounded elephant; saved by Khiva's sacrifice; his civilized dress causes him to slip during the chase.

Our March Into the Desert

Mentioned as supervising camp arrangements; part of the five-man expedition team.

VI: Water! Water!

Dismisses the idea of water on a hilltop; later eats a melon with his false teeth.

VII: Solomon's Road

Identifies the corpse as José da Silvestra; argues about keeping his trousers; is forced to remain in flannel shirt, boots, and eyeglass to maintain the group's mystique.

VIII: We Enter Kukuanaland

Tramps along sullenly, preoccupied with his flannel shirt flapping in the breeze.

IX: Twala the King

Accompanies the party; comments on the possibility of George Curtis reaching Kukuanaland.

X: The Witch-Hunt

Present during the witch-hunt; comments on the silence of the army and later compares Twala to Madame Defarge.

XI: We Give a Sign

Shows indignation at the planned sacrifice; protects Foulata when she clings to him; discovers the lunar eclipse in his almanac and proposes it as the sign.

Before the Battle

Prepares for battle in his mail shirt and corduroys, retaining his eyeglass and partially shaved face.

The Attack

Tends to Quatermain after his injury; assigned to lead the right flanking horn; bids emotional farewells.

XIV: The Last Stand of the Greys

Recovers from a faint and cheers Sir Henry on during the duel.

Good Falls Sick

Has a hole through his leg and a high fever; becomes delirious and spits blood due to internal injury; tends to his own and Sir Henry's wounds.

XVI: The Place of Death

Part of the expedition; notes the anatomical perfection of the skeleton statue.

XVII: Solomon’s Treasure Chamber

First to follow Gagool into the passage; lifts the goatskin bag and whispers it is full of diamonds; comments on flooding the market.

XVIII: We Abandon Hope

Perseveres in searching for a draft, discovers the hollow floor, and uses his knife and handkerchief to help lift the ring.

XIX: Ignosi's Farewell

Addressed as Bougwan; mourns Foulata's death; part of the farewell.

Found

Present at the discovery of George Curtis; later described as a 'swell' in England.