# Bridge — The Mucker character guide > Bridge in The Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Señor Bridge, Mr. Bridge, Mr. L. Bridge **First appearance:** 0001-part-i-ii-shanghaied ## Who they are A sardonic, well-spoken American who talks his way through outlaw camps and revolutions, translating Billy's street slang into something generals and gentlemen can parse. ## Relationships ### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne) _friendship_ Billy and Bridge are close companions, likely allies in adventure or conflict, with a high frequency of interaction suggesting mutual reliance. ### [Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/grayson) _friendship_ Bridge and Grayson are close associates, likely partners or comrades in a shared endeavor. ### [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding) _friendship_ Barbara and Bridge are friends or allies, with a moderate number of interactions indicating a supportive bond. ### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne) _friendship_ Billy and Bridge are close companions, likely allies in adventure or conflict, with a high frequency of interaction suggesting mutual reliance. ### [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne) _friendship_ Billy and Bridge are close companions, likely allies in adventure or conflict, with a high frequency of interaction suggesting mutual reliance. ### [Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/grayson) _friendship_ Bridge and Grayson are close associates, likely partners or comrades in a shared endeavor. ### [Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/grayson) _friendship_ Bridge and Grayson are close associates, likely partners or comrades in a shared endeavor. ### [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding) _friendship_ Barbara and Bridge are friends or allies, with a moderate number of interactions indicating a supportive bond. ### [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding) _friendship_ Barbara and Bridge are friends or allies, with a moderate number of interactions indicating a supportive bond. ## In the story ### [The Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-the-escape) A poetical tramp who shares a meal with Billy by the creek, recites verses by Knibbs, and notices the bracelet marks on Billy's wrist. They agree to travel together. ### [III: "Five Hundred Dollars Reward"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-five-hundred-dollars-reward) Bridge recites poetry, cooks, and hides a newspaper clipping about Billy's escape and reward, leading to tension. ### [On the Trail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-on-the-trail) Leads Billy through back alleys to escape; reveals he is also running from something; shares poetry and helps Billy see a new perspective on life. ### [One Turn Deserves Another](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-v-one-turn-deserves-another) Accompanies Billy, helps search the tramps and recover the money, and escapes with Billy. ### [Baby Bandits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-baby-bandits) Billy's companion; decides to accompany him into Mexico despite the risks. ### [In Pesita’s Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-in-pesita-s-camp) Captured with Billy; helps by claiming Billy is from 'Gran' Avenoo' to mislead Pesita; plans to meet Billy in Rio. ### [Billy's First Command](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-billy-s-first-command) Escorted by Billy, Bridge relays Miguel's warning and fights alongside Billy against the troopers, then escapes to Villa's camp. ### [Barbara in Mexico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-barbara-in-mexico) A mysterious, clean-shaven American tramp who arrives on a pony and is hired as the new bookkeeper. ### [X: Billy Cracks a Safe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-x-billy-cracks-a-safe) Arrives in Cuivaca as the new bookkeeper of El Orobo Rancho; later meets Billy on the road and gives him his horse to escape pursuit. ### [XI: Barbara Releases a Conspirator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-barbara-releases-a-conspirator) Bridge is the new bookkeeper, cultured and mysterious, who escapes with Barbara's help after being accused of theft. ### [Billy to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-billy-to-the-rescue) Captured by Villistas, rescued by Billy Byrne, and confesses his love for Barbara Harding. ### [XIII: Barbara Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-barbara-again) Mentioned as the man Barbara loves and as Billy's best friend; Billy confirms Bridge's innocence in the bank robbery. ### [You Are My Girl!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-you-are-my-girl) Returns to El Orobo to warn of Pesita's attack, helps barricade, is wounded in battle. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/bridge - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/characters