# General Pesita — The Mucker character guide

> General Pesita in The Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Pesita, the great General Pesita, Mr. Pesita

**First appearance:** 0024-part-ii-vii-in-pesita-s-camp

## Who they are

A Mexican revolutionary general in brass epaulets, ragged overalls, and bare feet, who mistakes Billy for a fellow outlaw and hands him a captaincy in a war he doesn't understand.

## In the story

### [In Pesita’s Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-in-pesita-s-camp)

Short, stocky general with a large mustache; wears a gaudy uniform; initially suspicious but recruits Billy; secretly plots with Rozales to kill Bridge and Miguel.

### [Billy's First Command](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-billy-s-first-command)

Orders the ambush and later receives Billy's report; his reaction is anticipated by Billy.

### [X: Billy Cracks a Safe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-x-billy-cracks-a-safe)

Sent Billy to scout Cuivaca; the robbery is ostensibly for Pesita's cause.

### [You Are My Girl!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mucker_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-you-are-my-girl)

Leads the attack on El Orobo ranch.

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