A villainous friend of Dona's husband who makes unwanted advances toward her. He plots with locals to capture Aubrey, perceives Dona's romance with the pirate, and attacks Dona in a jealous rage, leading to his death at her hands in self-defense. Aubrey is falsely accused of this murder.
Rockingham represents the local gentry that Aubrey's piracy threatens.
Rockingham's persistent harassment creates initial tension and forces Dona's flight.
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