# The Old Travelers — The Innocents Abroad character guide

> The Old Travelers in The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Old Travelers, their, themselves, Their

**First appearance:** 0004-ii

## Who they are

Experienced travelers who offer advice and commentary to the group.

## In the story

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocents_abroad_se/chapters/xxv)

Implied as part of the 'Pilgrims' who use the phrase 'knocked higher than Gilderoy's kite'.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocents_abroad_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Implied as part of the group of pilgrims and travelers on the voyage.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_innocents_abroad_se/chapters/conclusion)

Referred to as 'pilgrims' and 'Methuselahs'; the narrator notes he was on good terms with most and would sail with them again.

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