# Williams — Romance character guide

> Williams in Romance by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Williams, Captain Williams

**First appearance:** 0004-part-i-the-quarry-and-the-beach

## Who they are

A roystering character and his wife, part of the local English community.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Sebright](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_sebright)

_professional_

Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage.

### [Seraphina Riego](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/seraphina_riego)

_social_

Likely acquaintance through Mr. Sebright's circle or household.

### [Mr. Sebright](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_sebright)

_professional_

Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage.

### [Mr. Sebright](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_sebright)

_professional_

Likely employer-servant or colleague relationship given the formal name usage.

### [Seraphina Riego](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/seraphina_riego)

_social_

Likely acquaintance through Mr. Sebright's circle or household.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/iv)

Captain of the Lion; appears constrained and apologetic, worried about his wife's disapproval.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/v)

Red and stout; listens to Kemp's tale with astonishment; his wife is also present.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/vi)

Captain of the Lion, waddles on deck, tries to cheer Kemp with gossip, agrees to the escape plan.

### [The Siege of the Cave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/x)

His flask is used by Manuel as bait, lowered on a rope to tempt Kemp.

### [The Escape Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/xi)

Captain of the Lion, ashore with his consignee; his absence delays the escape.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/v)

Master of the ship Lion, testifies about rescuing Juan and mentions Seraphina did not come with him.

## Links

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