# Rahail — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Rahail in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Rahail

**First appearance:** 0047-xl

## Who they are

A young tribesman who serves as a guide and fighter.

## In the story

### [LXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxi)

A young, spirited Arab follower with a mercurial temperament, noted for his animal attractiveness and forward behavior.

### [LXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxvi)

Young Rahail is fired upon by an Austrian officer, prompting Lawrence's bodyguard to kill the Austrians.

### [LXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxi)

A Haurani lad in Lawrence's bodyguard, described as lusty and conceited, kept continent by overwork.

### [LXXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxi)

Accompanies Lawrence on the journey south; initially vigorous, he becomes exhausted and tearful; later corrects their direction and helps Lawrence.

### [The Failed Bridge at Tell el Shehab](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cxi)

Acts as a scout, alerting Lawrence to the column of white smoke rising from the valley.

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