Sir Henry Curtis

Allan Quatermain

Loyal friends and fellow hunters who share a deep mutual respect and trust.

Twala

Sir Henry fights against the tyrannical King Twala in support of Ignosi's claim.

Ignosi

Ignosi and Sir Henry form a strong bond of brotherhood and alliance during the struggle for the throne.

Infadoos

Infadoos respects Sir Henry as a powerful warrior and ally in restoring Ignosi to the throne.

George Curtis

George is Sir Henry's younger brother, whose disappearance prompts the entire adventure.

Neville

Neville serves as a guide or helper to Sir Henry during the journey.

Allan Quatermain

Loyal friends and fellow hunters who share a deep mutual respect and trust.

Neville

Neville serves as a guide or helper to Sir Henry during the journey.

Allan Quatermain

Loyal friends and fellow hunters who share a deep mutual respect and trust.

George Curtis

George is Sir Henry's younger brother, whose disappearance prompts the entire adventure.

Ignosi

Ignosi and Sir Henry form a strong bond of brotherhood and alliance during the struggle for the throne.

Ignosi

Ignosi and Sir Henry form a strong bond of brotherhood and alliance during the struggle for the throne.

King Solomon's Mines

Aristocrat seeking his lost brother; initiates the quest.

I Meet Sir Henry Curtis

A large, yellow-haired, grey-eyed gentleman of Danish descent, who seeks news of his lost brother Neville and recognizes Quatermain from his reputation.

II: The Legend of Solomon’s Mines

Eagerly listens to the legend and proposes a well-funded expedition to find his brother.

III: Umbopa Enters Our Service

Employer of the expedition; hires Umbopa as his servant after being impressed by his stature and demeanor.

IV: An Elephant Hunt

Eager to hunt elephants; participates in the hunt and witnesses Khiva's death.

Our March Into the Desert

Determined to cross the desert to find his brother; engages in philosophical dialogue with Umbopa and shows quiet confidence.

VI: Water! Water!

Suggests water might be on top of the hill; strokes his beard thoughtfully.

VII: Solomon's Road

Kneels to examine the frozen corpse, fearing it might be his brother; breaks the crucifix from da Silvestra's neck; comments on the Egyptian or Phoenician handiwork of the road.

VIII: We Enter Kukuanaland

Travels with the group and expresses concern about the reception by the Kukuana warriors.

IX: Twala the King

Present during the journey and audience; expresses hope of finding his brother George.

X: The Witch-Hunt

Present during the witch-hunt; wears the chain armour sent by Twala.

XI: We Give a Sign

Urges Quatermain to act to save Foulata; participates in the discussion with the chiefs; questions the reliability of Good's almanac.

Before the Battle

Dresses as a native warrior, showing enthusiasm for the coming battle; expresses a personal stake in finding his brother.

The Attack

Fights fiercely with a battle-axe, earning praise from Infadoos; leads the Greys in the frontal diversion; expects to die in battle.

XIV: The Last Stand of the Greys

Fights Twala in single combat, wounds him, and leads the Greys in battle.

Good Falls Sick

Suffers from a deep cut over the jaw from Twala's battle-axe and is a mass of contusions; sleeps on Twala's own couch; is revered as a supernatural being for slaying Twala.

XVI: The Place of Death

Travels with the party; comments on the statues and the ancient deities they may represent.

XVII: Solomon’s Treasure Chamber

Takes the lamp from Gagool and leads the way into the treasure chamber; discovers the recess with stone chests of diamonds.

XVIII: We Abandon Hope

Shows strength and leadership, pulling the stone ring with all his might.

XIX: Ignosi's Farewell

Addressed as Incubu; praised by Ignosi for his bravery in battle; part of the farewell.

Found

Reunites with his brother George and later writes to Quatermain about their return to England.