# Vettius — The Tour character guide

> Vettius in The Tour by Louis Couperus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Master Vettius

**First appearance:** 0010-ix

## Who they are

A Roman or local master, possibly a host or guide.

## Relationships

### [Publius Lucius Sabinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/characters/publius_lucius_sabinus)

_professional_

Vettius serves as Publius Lucius Sabinus's ruthless enforcer, carrying out his dirty work without question.

### [Publius Lucius Sabinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/characters/publius_lucius_sabinus)

_professional_

Vettius serves as Publius Lucius Sabinus's ruthless enforcer, carrying out his dirty work without question.

### [Publius Lucius Sabinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/characters/publius_lucius_sabinus)

_professional_

Vettius serves as Publius Lucius Sabinus's ruthless enforcer, carrying out his dirty work without question.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/chapters/iii)

Lucius's steward who traveled ahead to secure lodgings in Alexandria.

### [The Festival of Serapis at Canopus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/chapters/viii)

Among the household slaves and freedmen hastening aboard the barge.

### [Cape Dire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/chapters/xxvii)

Reveals the emperor's confiscation of Lucius's possessions; helped secure the ship's escape.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/chapters/xxviii)

Vettius and Rufus think Caleb's plan is risky.

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