# Monte — The Virginian character guide

> Monte in The Virginian by Owen Wister.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Monte hawss

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-when-you-call-me-that-smile

## Who they are

The Virginian's beloved horse, a constant companion throughout his adventures.

## Relationships

### [Molly Stark Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/characters/molly_stark_wood)

_friendship_

Monte is Molly's horse, and she shares a deep, affectionate bond with him, often riding him across the plains.

### [Molly Stark Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/characters/molly_stark_wood)

_friendship_

Monte is Molly's horse, and she shares a deep, affectionate bond with him, often riding him across the plains.

### [Molly Stark Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/characters/molly_stark_wood)

_friendship_

Monte is Molly's horse, and she shares a deep, affectionate bond with him, often riding him across the plains.

## In the story

### [A Letter with a Moral](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxiv-a-letter-with-a-moral)

The Virginian's horse, noted for its judgment and loyalty; tied at Molly's gate the next morning.

### [Grandmother Stark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxvii-grandmother-stark)

Molly rides the horse the Virginian gentled for her; Monte is the Virginian's horse found near the spring.

### [Superstition Trail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxxii-superstition-trail)

The Virginian's horse, noted for having hind feet shod, which helps identify tracks on the trail.

### [With Malice Aforethought](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_virginian_se/chapters/xxxv-with-malice-aforethought)

The Virginian's horse, mentioned as they ride together and during the snake-shooting scene.

## Links

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