Jörgenson

Author’s Note

Implied as one of the characters who awaited the author's return.

II

Not directly present, but the dead Lascar is part of his crew; his absence noted.

III

Hassim's loyal messenger, he risks his life to deliver the ring and the message, embodying devotion and courage.

IV

Described as a failed adventurer with knowledge of the region, including the Shore of Refuge. His tales influenced Lingard's journey.

V

Jörgenson serves as a ghostly advisor, urging Lingard to abandon his risky venture. His own tragic past with the Wild Rose and his years of service to the region weigh heavily on him, and he embodies the consequences of a life spent in the archipelago.

VII

Reappears and takes charge of the Emma, guarding it as a fortress.

VII

Commands a fast prau carrying secret messages and bribes.

VI

Mentioned by Lingard as a man like himself who has been arguing with the people on shore to hold them back, but whose words would be nothing without Lingard's power.

Chapter VIII

His letter, written three days prior, provides crucial intelligence about Tengga's scheming and the threat to the Emma.

IX

His letter provides a detailed account of the political situation, including Daman's arrival and Belarab's indecisiveness.

II

Present and waiting in the boat to take Lingard to Belarab's stockade, showing no sign of life.

V

Returns with a report from Carter, confirming the ships are safe. He questions Lingard's plan to keep the prisoners, suggesting he should give them back to make everything safe.

Chapter VI

Present on the Emma, gives directions, and is indifferent to the emotional turmoil.

I

Preoccupied with timing fuse strings, he remains aloof and questions Mrs. Travers' intentions.

II

Messenger of princes, tasked with delivering the emerald ring to Lingard after Hassim's capture.

III

Acts as a persistent, ghost-like figure, manipulating events to send the ring to Lingard via Mrs. Travers.

III

Reluctantly surrenders the ring to Jörgenson, convinced by the argument that it may be Mrs. Travers's destiny to carry it.

IV

Though not physically present, he is a significant off-stage figure, suspected by Mrs. Travers of manipulating events and trying to call Lingard away.

V

On the Emma, he is wary of Tengga's envoy, refuses to go ashore, and is concerned about Lingard's inaction.

V

Listens to the conversation with Tengga's envoy and sarcastically comments on Tengga's intentions.

VIII

Dying, he delivers Hassim's final message to Lingard, telling him to forget everything, and then passes away.

VIII

Though not present, his actions are recounted: he defied Tengga and blew up the Emma, causing the catastrophe.

IX

Mentioned as the faithful messenger whose grave Lingard visits.