Manoel Valdez

Benito Garral

Benito and Manoel are close friends and allies, often working together to protect the Garral family.

Joam Garral

Manoel is engaged to Joam's daughter Minha, making him a future son-in-law and trusted family member.

Torres

Manoel opposes Torres as a threat to his fiancée's family and joins efforts to expose his villainy.

Joam Dacosta

Joam Dacosta, the wrongly accused man, bonds with Manoel as a fellow ally in seeking justice.

Padre Passanha

Manoel respects Padre Passanha as a wise elder and spiritual guide, especially regarding his upcoming marriage.

Fragoso

Fragoso and Manoel are friendly allies, with Fragoso often supporting Manoel's efforts to help the Garral family.

Judge Jarriquez

Judge Jarriquez interacts with Manoel in a formal legal capacity during the investigation of the case.

Benito Garral

Benito and Manoel are close friends and allies, often working together to protect the Garral family.

Benito Garral

Benito and Manoel are close friends and allies, often working together to protect the Garral family.

Torres

Manoel opposes Torres as a threat to his fiancée's family and joins efforts to expose his villainy.

Joam Dacosta

Joam Dacosta, the wrongly accused man, bonds with Manoel as a fellow ally in seeking justice.

Joam Dacosta

Joam Dacosta, the wrongly accused man, bonds with Manoel as a fellow ally in seeking justice.

Part I: Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon

Minha's fiancé, accompanying the family on the voyage.

Robber and Robbed

Manoel is the other young hunter, an assistant surgeon in the Brazilian army. He fires the shot that kills the guariba, thereby recovering Torres' stolen case. He introduces himself and Benito to Torres.

The Garral Family

Friend of Benito, a young medical officer, son of a merchant in Pará, attached to Minha.

IV: Hesitation

In love with Minha and supports the plan to marry in Belém to introduce her to his mother.

The Amazon

Joins Benito in praising the river's volume and navigability.

A Forest on the Ground

Divides his time between the house and the clearing, though he would prefer a quicker means of travel.

Following a Liana

Accompanies Minha and engages in playful banter with Benito.

VIII: The Jangada

Engages in the playful conversation about transforming the raft into a floating garden and gives Minha a nosegay.

The Evening of the Fifth of June

Present with the Garral family as they await the raft's floating.

From Iquitos to Pevas

Converses with Minha about the islands and their names, showing his affection and interest in her.

From Pevas to the Frontier

Tells the tragic story of Madame Odonais; warns about the mosquitoes of Loreto.

Fragoso at Work

Has previously set foot in a Brazilian town; mentioned with respect by Fragoso.

Torres

Observes Torres with suspicion but does not object to offering him passage.

XIV: Still Descending

He accompanies Benito on the hunt and discusses the phenomenon of the black waters of the Amazon tributaries with Minha.

XV: The Continued Descent

Manoel discusses the history of female warriors among the Juruás and explains the dangers of vampire bats to Minha and Lina.

XVI: Ega

Accompanies the family to Ega, expresses dislike for Torres and defends Minha's simple dress.

An Attack

Confronts Benito about Torres's attentions to Minha; agrees to keep watch; rushes to find Minha during the cayman attack.

XVIII: The Arrival Dinner

Talks mostly with Minha; watches Torres and tries to counter the unease he creates.

Ancient History

Manoel agrees with Benito that Torres must leave at Manaus, showing his concern for the family's safety.

XX: Between the Two Men

Learns the full truth about Joam Dacosta's innocence and the blackmail, and accepts Joam as his father, agreeing to marry Minha the next day.

II: The First Moments

Reveals he knows Joam Dacosta is innocent and stands by Minha despite her father's arrest.

Retrospective

The young army doctor in love with Minha; his desire to marry her prompts Joam to seek rehabilitation.

VI: The Last Blow

Accompanies Benito in the search for Torres and acts as his second in the duel.

Resolutions

Urges Benito to act, deduces that the metal case Torres carried likely contains the exonerating document, and organizes the search.

VIII: The First Search

Supports Benito and coordinates the search, sharing his anxiety but maintaining hope.

IX: The Second Attempt

Proposes using a diving-dress and explains the science of body buoyancy; concerned for Benito's safety.

X: A Cannon Shot

Advises Benito on diving safety and waits anxiously on the raft.

XI: The Contents of the Case

Insists on proper legal procedure when recovering the case from Torres's corpse, ensuring witnesses are present. He remains calm and rational throughout.

The Document

Accompanies Benito to the prison and participates in the effort to decipher the document.

XIII: Is It a Matter of Figures?

Visits Judge Jarriquez seeking hope for deciphering the document, but leaves feeling hopeless after the judge's explanation.

XV: The Last Efforts

Actively works to decipher the document and supports Benito, preventing his suicide.

XVI: Preparations

Assists Benito in planning the escape and visits Judge Jarriquez to check for news.

The Last Night

Supports Benito in the escape attempt and urges Joam to flee, but respects Joam's decision when the execution order arrives.

XX: The Lower Amazon

Points out the Sierras to the family; marries Minha Garral.