Head of the Royal Geographic Society and initial skeptic who withholds expedition funding. Rejoining the crew under royal orders, he self-proclaims as the General and an Africa expert. Imprisoned in Timbuktu, he witnesses the crew's valor and ultimately admits his doubts were misplaced, reconciling with Fergusson and celebrating the successful mission.
Royal Society head who opposes the professor's methods but ultimately acknowledges his success.
Crew member viewed as a liability by the expedition leader due to his playboy antics.
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