# Winifred — Lavengro character guide

> Winifred in Lavengro by George Borrow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Winifred

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A woman associated with the stranger, who appears in a tense scene with Lavengro.

## In the story

### [LXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxii)

Peter's wife, who questions the narrator about his knowledge of God and shows concern for his spiritual state.

### [The Sabbath Day with Peter and Winifred](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxiii)

Peter's wife, who consoles him with gentle words in their native language and urges the narrator to reflect on time and salvation.

### [LXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxiv)

Winifred shows concern for Peter's distress and comforts him; she participates in the discussions about pride and hospitality.

### [The Unpardonable Sin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxv)

Present during Peter's narration, sobbing violently at his account.

### [The Landlord's Tale: Despair and Deliverance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxvi)

The landlord's wife, who encourages him to read the Bible and remains devoted despite his secret.

### [Chapter LXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxvii)

Comforts Peter, argues he never committed the sin, and urges him to rest.

### [LXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxviii)

Expresses gratitude for the change in her husband; accompanies him to the Sunday service.

### [LXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxix)

Supports Peter's invitation, confronts the evil spirit in Peter's story, and later sits with the narrator to offer her own spiritual counsel.

### [The Border Crossing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/lxxx)

Supports Peter's invitation, hoping to welcome Lavengro into Wales.

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