# Barbone — Suspense character guide

> Barbone in Suspense by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** That scoundrel Barbone, That wretch Barbone

**First appearance:** 0001-suspense

## Who they are

A villainous or disreputable character who causes trouble.

## Relationships

### [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham)

_rivalry_

Barbone is a cunning and ruthless antagonist, constantly plotting against Cosmo and undermining his plans.

### [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham)

_rivalry_

Barbone is a cunning and ruthless antagonist, constantly plotting against Cosmo and undermining his plans.

### [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham)

_rivalry_

Barbone is a cunning and ruthless antagonist, constantly plotting against Cosmo and undermining his plans.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-iv-i)

The stupid police officer who led the party that ambushed Attilio.

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