Ringo

Ringo is of the same age as his companion, Bayard Sartoris. He was born a slave. Since the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed in January 1863, technically he is not a slave anymore; however, he continues his role as a servant. His demeanor is not submissive, however, as demonstrated by how crucially he functions in negotiations with Union soldiers. Ringo uses the opportunity that presents itself, which is based on misunderstanding and a clerical error - as well as on his ability to out-think the Union soldiers - to secure 122 mules from the Union army for Rosa Millard.