# Bernardo — The Mark of Zorro character guide

> Bernardo in The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0017-xviii-don-diego-returns

## Who they are

Loyal mute servant of Don Diego who assists Zorro's secret activities.

## In the story

### [The Whipping](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxi-the-whipping)

Deaf and mute servant; Don Diego confides in him about his plans to leave the pueblo and his romantic troubles.

### [Swift Punishment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxii-swift-punishment)

Follows Don Diego Vega on a mule as they turn aside from the trail.

### [XXIV: At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxiv-at-the-hacienda-of-don-alejandro)

Deaf and dumb servant who accompanies Don Diego and guards his master's room during the night.

### [An Understanding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/chapters/xxvi-an-understanding)

Follows Don Diego on a mule; senses that something important is being planned but cannot hear or speak.

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