# Captain Bethel Jose — The Maid of Sker character guide

> Captain Bethel Jose in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bethel Jose, Captain Jose

**First appearance:** 0001-the-maid-of-sker

## Who they are

A sea captain and acquaintance.

## In the story

### [XXVI: Braunton Burrows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxvi-braunton-burrows)

Captain Fuzzy is the skipper, a skilled cook, and remains taciturn during the voyage.

### [XXVIII: Something About Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxviii-something-about-him)

Surly captain of the Rose of Devon, who is present at the fair but leaves Bang in charge of the ship.

### [XXX: On Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxx-on-duty)

Captain Bethel Jose is revealed to be a slave to Parson Chowne's will, unable to sail without the Parson's orders.

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