# Luis de Marzaniga — The Courts of the Morning character guide > Luis de Marzaniga in The Courts of the Morning by John Buchan. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Luis, Don Luis, young Luis de Marzaniga, Don Luis de Marzaniga **First appearance:** 0007-i ## Snapshot A young Olifero aristocrat who shuttles between his widowed mother's house and a cattle-ranch in the Vulpas valley, and whose ancient car hides more than ranch business. ## Who they are Colonel Lindburg's report clears Don Luis of everything, which is exactly the kind of clearance that should make a careful policeman uneasy. He advises old Don Mario on young stock, visits Veiro, and is seen in places a cattleman has no business being. His letter to the Commander-in-Chief, scribbled on rough paper and smuggled in a hollow stem, is the first sign that the resistance has a hand on the ground. ## Relationships ### [Janet Roylance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/janet_roylance) _friendship_ Allies and friends, with Luis acting as a loyal supporter and fellow conspirator. ### [Archie Roylance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/archie_roylance) _friendship_ Comrades in the struggle, sharing a bond of mutual respect and common purpose. ### [Sandy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/sandy_arbuthnot) _friendship_ Close friends and co-conspirators, united by a shared cause and deep mutual respect. ### [Sandy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/sandy_arbuthnot) _friendship_ Close friends and co-conspirators, united by a shared cause and deep mutual respect. ### [Sandy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/sandy_arbuthnot) _friendship_ Close friends and co-conspirators, united by a shared cause and deep mutual respect. ### [Archie Roylance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/archie_roylance) _friendship_ Comrades in the struggle, sharing a bond of mutual respect and common purpose. ### [Janet Roylance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/janet_roylance) _friendship_ Allies and friends, with Luis acting as a loyal supporter and fellow conspirator. ### [Janet Roylance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/janet_roylance) _friendship_ Allies and friends, with Luis acting as a loyal supporter and fellow conspirator. ### [Archie Roylance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/archie_roylance) _friendship_ Comrades in the struggle, sharing a bond of mutual respect and common purpose. ## In the story ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/iv) Warns Archie about the hidden perils of Olifa and offers cryptic advice to leave the country. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/vi) Referenced by Carlos Rivero as a friend, but does not appear in the chapter. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned as the contact who will pick up Sandy after his mission; coordinates the next phase. ### [The Poison Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/viii) Accompanies Black as a guide; he has ancestral ties to the Poison Country's native people and explains the dangers. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/iii) Acts as Blenkiron's staff officer and conducts surveillance on the Conquistadors. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/ix) Archie seeks news of him; believed to be on the southern front near Pacheco. ### [The Poison Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/x) Mentioned in Archie's recollection of stories about the old lords of the mountains. ### [The Pass Through the Mountains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/xii) Referenced as the sole knower of the secret pass and the author of the cryptic message. ### [The Thrones of the Kings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/xiii) Reveals his disguise and influence among the Indians, orchestrates Janet's escape, and intercepts Conquistador messengers. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/xiv) Luis diverts the pursuers by making himself a target, allowing Archie and Janet to escape. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/ii) Returns with Miguel de Campanillo, Don Alejandro, and young Zarraniga; explains the nationalist awakening to Janet. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/iii) Referenced as having his own recruits and a view of revolution that Sandy considers overly optimistic. ### [The Avalanche at the Saddle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/iv) His land is traversed during the expedition; mentioned as the owner of the valley. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/v) Optimistic about the revolt's spread, participates in the council of war. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/vi) Leads the delegation, presents the rebel terms, and arranges for Don Mario to be contacted for confirmation. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/epilogue) Now President-elect of Olifa, Luis offers Sandy the governorship of the Gran Seco and speaks of a future where Olifa might become a kingdom. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters/luis_de_marzaniga - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/characters