# The Captain — The Amateur Cracksman character guide

> The Captain in The Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the captain, The captain

**First appearance:** 0008-wilful-murder

## Who they are

A ship captain involved in transporting stolen goods.

## In the story

### [The Gift of the Emperor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/chapters/the-gift-of-the-emperor)

Confronts Raffles and Bunny after the pearl theft.

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

Assists Mackenzie in the confrontation and allows Raffles to say goodbye.

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