# Marryatt — The Viaduct Murder character guide > Marryatt in The Viaduct Murder by Ronald A. Knox. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mr. Marryatt, The Test Marryatt, Poor old Marryatt **First appearance:** 0002-the-viaduct-murder ## Who they are A nerve-ridden clergyman who has given up whisky on doctor's orders and cannot shake the feeling that Brotherhood is haunting him. ## Relationships ### [Gordon Davenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/gordon_davenant) _friendship_ Gordon and Marryatt share a strong camaraderie, with Marryatt often assisting Gordon in his investigations. ### [Mordaunt Reeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mordaunt_reeves) _friendship_ Marryatt and Mordaunt are friendly allies, frequently collaborating on inquiries and supporting each other. ### [Mr. Carmichael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_carmichael) _professional_ Marryatt and Mr. Carmichael work together professionally, exchanging observations and leads in the investigation. ### [Old Brotherhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/old_brotherhood) _social_ Marryatt and Old Brotherhood are casual social acquaintances, interacting mainly in group settings. ### [Miss Rendall-Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/miss_rendall_smith) _friendship_ Marryatt and Miss Rendall-Smith are friendly, with Marryatt often acting as a supportive confidant. ### [Colonel Steele](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/colonel_steele) _rivalry_ Colonel Steele and Marryatt have a strained relationship, marked by Steele's dismissive attitude toward Marryatt. ### [Gordon Davenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/gordon_davenant) _friendship_ Gordon and Marryatt share a strong camaraderie, with Marryatt often assisting Gordon in his investigations. ### [Gordon Davenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/gordon_davenant) _friendship_ Gordon and Marryatt share a strong camaraderie, with Marryatt often assisting Gordon in his investigations. ### [Mordaunt Reeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mordaunt_reeves) _friendship_ Marryatt and Mordaunt are friendly allies, frequently collaborating on inquiries and supporting each other. ### [Mr. Carmichael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_carmichael) _professional_ Marryatt and Mr. Carmichael work together professionally, exchanging observations and leads in the investigation. ### [Old Brotherhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/old_brotherhood) _social_ Marryatt and Old Brotherhood are casual social acquaintances, interacting mainly in group settings. ### [Colonel Steele](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/colonel_steele) _rivalry_ Colonel Steele and Marryatt have a strained relationship, marked by Steele's dismissive attitude toward Marryatt. ## In the story ### [The Viaduct Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/the-viaduct-murder) Mentioned as a potential suspect or key figure in the events. ### [I: The Paston Oatvile Dormy-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/i-the-paston-oatvile-dormy-house) Former schoolmaster who defends the role of character and unconscious impressions in judgment; questions what it feels like to murder. ### [II: In the Rough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/ii-in-the-rough) Arrives at the scene with Carmichael, visibly unnerved by the discovery. ### [IV: Endless Clues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/iv-endless-clues) Discusses the inquest and the possibility of suicide; expresses concern about burial in consecrated ground. ### [VI: The Movements of Mr. Davenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/vi-the-movements-of-mr-davenant) Marryatt expresses suspicion of Davenant, citing his sinister demeanor and ungovernable temper. ### [VII: Carmichael’s Account of It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/vii-carmichael-s-account-of-it) Raises a professional objection about the feasibility of the religious deception. ### [VIII: The Inquest, and a Fresh Clue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/viii-the-inquest-and-a-fresh-clue) Nervous during the inquest but relieved by the suicide verdict. He agrees to visit the photographer in Binver to trace the photograph's origin. ### [The Animated Picture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/ix-the-animated-picture) Visits Campbell to identify the portrait; expresses fear about the uncanny photograph and urges abandoning the inquiry. ### [X: In Which a Book Is More Communicative Than a Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/x-in-which-a-book-is-more-communicative-than-a-lady) Insists the photograph changed; remains certain despite others' doubts. ### [XI: A Funeral and a Vigil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xi-a-funeral-and-a-vigil) Plays bridge with the group; provides information about the funeral and the Oatvile family history. ### [XIII: The Man in the Passage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xiii-the-man-in-the-passage) Guards the billiard-room door armed with a niblick, agrees to assist after minimal explanation. ### [By Which Train?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xvii-by-which-train) Briefly encountered on the stairs, expresses certainty of Davenant's guilt and questions his sanity. ### [XVIII: The Holmes Method](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xviii-the-holmes-method) Mentioned in the context of the ongoing investigation, though not directly present. ### [XIX: Mordaunt Reeves Talks to Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xix-mordaunt-reeves-talks-to-himself) Heard giving a sermon at the church in Paston Oatvile, using Brotherhood's death as a theme; his voice is recognized by Reeves. ### [Proof at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xx-proof-at-last) Accused by Reeves of murdering Brotherhood; Reeves outlines his motives, alibi, and suspicious behavior. ### [XXI: The Test](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxi-the-test) Returns to his room, sees the oaken cudgel, and reacts with terror; later heard crying out in his room. ### [XXII: In the Fog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxii-in-the-fog) Marryatt is the murderer being accused by Reeves; he listens silently as his crime is described in detail. ### [Marryatt Breaks the Pledge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxiii-marryatt-breaks-the-pledge) Marryatt flees to London after hearing Reeves' message through the speaking tube, believing he is being accused of murder; he returns later, explaining his fear was due to seeing Brotherhood's stick and hearing a voice. ### [Gordon Offers the Consolation of Philosophy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxiv-gordon-offers-the-consolation-of-philosophy) Mentioned as the one who was not listening on the metaphone; his flight was due to fear of Brotherhood's ghost, not guilt. ### [The Dull Facts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxv-the-dull-facts) Took the copy of Momerie from Reeves' shelves for his evening sermon; his actions during the investigation are noted. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/marryatt - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters