# Sampson — Short Fiction character guide

> Sampson in Short Fiction by Henry Kuttner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the rebellious Sampson

**First appearance:** 0000-the-secret-of-kralitz

## Who they are

A rebellious figure with limited appearances.

## Relationships

### [Ed Garth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/characters/ed_garth)

_friendship_

Ed Garth and Sampson are battle-hardened comrades, trusting each other in dangerous missions.

### [Ed Garth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/characters/ed_garth)

_friendship_

Ed Garth and Sampson are battle-hardened comrades, trusting each other in dangerous missions.

### [Ed Garth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/characters/ed_garth)

_friendship_

Ed Garth and Sampson are battle-hardened comrades, trusting each other in dangerous missions.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/iii)

One of Brown's men, noted for closing the secret panel and bringing up the rear.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/iv)

Leads a mutiny attempt among the men, but is overruled by Captain Brown.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/v)

Initially wants to retreat but is convinced by Garth's argument that all will succumb to the poison without fresh antitoxin.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/vi)

The rebellious giant who falls to Noctoli poison; expresses grudging admiration for Garth's endurance.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/vii)

Despite being entranced, Sampson's instinctive skill with the lock allows the group to escape their cell.

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