# Pythagoras — The First Sir Percy character guide > Pythagoras in The First Sir Percy by Baroness Orczy. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** the worthy Pythagoras, Vaguely Pythagoras, Poor old Pythagoras **First appearance:** 0000-i-a-night-on-the-veluwe ## Snapshot A bottomless-barrelled, quick-witted comrade of Diogenes who survives two bullets in the back and a plied-with-wine interrogation to bring back Stoutenburg's war plans. ## Who they are Pythagoras arrives at Amersfoort feverish and half-dead, having pretended drunkenness while Stoutenburg and an accomplice talked freely of De Berg crossing the Ijssel and Isembourg marching from Kleve. He recognizes his would-be murderers, keeps his knowledge hidden, and insists on delivering his intelligence in person despite the leech's orders. His hoarded secret — and the fateful thing he still struggles to say — is the fuse that sets the story's larger plot alight. ## Relationships ### [Diogenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/diogenes) _friendship_ Diogenes and Pythagoras are close companions and fellow adventurers, sharing a bond of loyalty. ### [Diogenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/diogenes) _friendship_ Diogenes and Pythagoras are close companions and fellow adventurers, sharing a bond of loyalty. ### [Diogenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/diogenes) _friendship_ Diogenes and Pythagoras are close companions and fellow adventurers, sharing a bond of loyalty. ## In the story ### [A Night on the Veluwe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/i-a-night-on-the-veluwe) A bumbling philosopher on his way to the wedding, captured and interrogated by Stoutenburg. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iv) Arrives at the molen, reveals Diogenes' wedding to Gilda, and is given wine by Stoutenburg. ### [The Double Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/ii-the-double-wedding) Mentioned as having a sorry plight that suggests deeper troubles. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iii) Mentioned as missing; last seen at the Crow's Nest tavern in Ede; search party sent. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/vii) Rides pillion behind Socrates, mud-stained and bloodied, presenting a pitiable spectacle. ### [III: The Great Interruption](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iii-the-great-interruption) Feverish and rambling, he reveals that Stoutenburg and an accomplice are planning to assassinate the Stadtholder, and that he was shot in the back on Stoutenburg's orders. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/i) Injured and in pain, carried by Diogenes; receives care from the English physician. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/ii) Referred to as 'the other' who explains Socrates' condition; exhausted from the journey. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iii) Mentioned as being ill, with Diogenes waiting for the physician's verdict on his condition. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iv) Recovering from fever, he recounts his encounter with Stoutenburg and the plot to assassinate the Stadtholder using poison. ### [IV: Adder's Fork](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iv-adder-s-fork) Mentioned as being left in Socrates's care while Diogenes rides alone. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as being left in Socrates' care. ### [A Race for Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/v-a-race-for-life) Referenced for his keen ears that warned of De Berg's proximity. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as having provided intelligence about De Berg's position. ### [A Nest of Scorpions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/vi-a-nest-of-scorpions) Also absent from the guest-chamber; Gilda hoped to find him and Diogenes for support. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/vii) Has also left the house with Diogenes; his whereabouts are unknown to Gilda. ### [Devil's-Writ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/viii-devil-s-writ) Pythagoras, recovering from a wound, has been watching for Diogenes and secures fresh horses for the chase, including one he acquired by questionable means. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/i) Recovering from a wound but leaves his bed to watch for Diogenes' return, ready to assist. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/ii) Waits with three horses in the marketplace; provides a fresh mount for Diogenes. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/iv) Exclaims in excitement and remarks on the horse being goaded, then rides after Diogenes. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/vii) Rides back toward Diogenes after slowing down, helps lift the stricken man. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/viii) Returns to Diogenes, dismounts and offers his arm for support. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/vii) Pursues Stoutenburg with Socrates, laments the escape. ### [XVI: The Final Issue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/xvi-the-final-issue) Another loyal familiar of Diogenes, who carries urgent messages to Marquet and assists in the plot. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/i) Loyal companion who, with Socrates, lovingly watches over Diogenes during his agony and humiliation. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/chapters/ii) Loyal companion sent with an urgent message to Marquet to bring his army to the relief of Amersfoort. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters/pythagoras - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_sir_percy_se/characters