# Viridus — The Fifth Queen character guide

> Viridus in The Fifth Queen by Ford Madox Ford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Master Viridus, a Master Viridus

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-the-coming

## Who they are

A mysterious and learned man, possibly a scholar or alchemist at court.

## Relationships

### [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fifth_queen_se/characters/katharine_howard)

_friendship_

Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and protector in the shadows of the court.

### [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fifth_queen_se/characters/katharine_howard)

_friendship_

Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and protector in the shadows of the court.

### [Katharine Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fifth_queen_se/characters/katharine_howard)

_friendship_

Viridus is a mysterious and loyal servant to Katharine, often acting as a spy and protector in the shadows of the court.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fifth_queen_se/chapters/ii)

The Master Viridus keeps Katharine in his charge, points out safe courtiers, and delivers sinister warnings about loyalty and conformity.

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

Suggests Katharine could be used to discover or invent a Papist treason; participates in the interrogation.

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