# Panthino — The Two Gentlemen of Verona character guide

> Panthino in The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

Antonio's servant who advises sending Proteus abroad.

## Relationships

### [Antonio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/antonio)

_professional_

Antonio is a gentleman of Verona and Panthino is his servant, who advises him on sending his son Proteus to the Duke's court.

### [Julia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/julia)

_social_

Julia interacts with Panthino as a messenger and servant of Proteus's household, facilitating communication between the lovers.

### [Julia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/julia)

_social_

Julia interacts with Panthino as a messenger and servant of Proteus's household, facilitating communication between the lovers.

## In the story

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/chapters/act-i-scene-iii)

Advises Antonio to send Proteus to court, citing Valentine's example.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

Enters to summon Proteus, urging him to hurry.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iii)

Sent to fetch Launce and hurry him to the ship, engaging in punning banter about losing the tide.

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