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QuatermainQuatermain is a departed man whom Haggard mentions while discussing his romance.First seen in chapter 1
Sir HenrySir Henry is one of Quatermain’s companions who agree to keep their story plain and direct.First seen in chapter 2
GoodGood is a captain who joins Quatermain and Sir Henry in choosing a plain, direct account.First seen in chapter 2
GeorgeGeorge is Sir Henry’s estranged brother, known to Quatermain as the traveler Neville.First seen in chapter 3
GagoolGagool is named as a danger in the document describing the diamonds and mountain route.First seen in chapter 4
UmbopaUmbopa joins the expedition, asking to travel north without pay.First seen in chapter 5
HarryHarry is Quatermain’s son, whose financial protection forms part of the expedition agreement.First seen in chapter 5
KhivaKhiva saves Good from a wounded elephant by drawing its attack onto himself.First seen in chapter 6
IgnosiIgnosi is Imotu’s son, who escapes with his mother after Twala murders his father.First seen in chapter 10
TwalaTwala is the ruler who murders his brother Imotu and takes the throne.First seen in chapter 10
InfadoosInfadoos tells the travelers about Kukuana history and Twala’s seizure of the throne.First seen in chapter 10
ScraggaScragga grows suspicious of the travelers during their stay at a fortified kraal.First seen in chapter 10
FoulataFoulata is threatened with sacrifice by Twala, and the travellers challenge his decision.First seen in chapter 13

Chapter 3
Sir Henry asks Quatermain for information about his missing brother George, whom Quatermain knows as Neville.
Chapter 4
Quatermain shares a document and map describing diamonds, a mountain route, and danger from Gagool.
Chapter 5
Quatermain agrees to join the expedition after securing payment and financial protection for Harry.
Chapter 6
A wounded elephant attacks Good, and Khiva saves him by drawing the attack onto himself.
Chapter 7
The travelers enter the desert, where punishing heat exhausts them and they drink their remaining water.
Chapter 8
After finding water and crossing the desert, the companions climb into freezing mountains, where Ventvögel dies.
Chapter 9
Good’s removable teeth and Quatermain’s rifle help the travelers pose as supernatural visitors before armed Kukuanas.
Chapter 10
Infadoos explains how Twala murdered Imotu and took the throne while Imotu’s wife escaped with Ignosi.
Chapter 11
At Loo, Twala orders a soldier’s death and tests the strangers’ claimed powers.
Chapter 12
Umbopa reveals himself as Ignosi, and the companions save him from Gagool’s accusation during mass executions.
Chapter 13
As the predicted eclipse darkens the moon, Sir Henry kills Scragga and the travelers escape with their supporters.
Chapter 14
Ignosi gains the soldiers’ allegiance and prepares a fortified hill camp against Twala’s larger army.
Chapter 15
Ignosi’s army repels an assault, but heavy losses and dwindling water lead him to order a counterattack.
Chapter 16
Ignosi wins the battle, and Sir Henry kills Twala in single combat.
Chapter 17
Foulata nurses Good through fever, while Ignosi forces Gagool to agree to guide the companions to the hidden chamber.
Chapter 18
Gagool leads the companions through a cavern into a chamber containing preserved royal corpses.
Chapter 19
Gagool traps the men with the treasure, dying beneath the stone door, while Foulata dies from her stab wound.
Chapter 20
Fresh air leads the companions to hidden stairs, and they escape the tunnels with diamonds.
Chapter 21
The travelers choose home over staying with Ignosi, who reluctantly provides an escort and guides.
Chapter 22
Sir Henry finds George alive at an oasis, and the companions bring him back safely.
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