Who is Captain Jack Spears from Sharpe's Sword: Richard Sharpe and the Salamanca Campaign, June and July 1812 and what is their importance? Sharpe's_Sword English & Literature "Captain Jack Spears | Sharpe's Sword: Richard Sharpe and the Salamanca Campaign

This character comes from a wealthy family and is part of the English aristocracy. He serves with Major Hogan as an Exploring Officer. Despite being incredibly irresponsible and so addicted to gambling that he loses his entire family fortune, Spears is likable. Everyone around him seems to be affected by his fun loving nature and hilarious actions. Despite being of aristocratic birth, he is one of the few members of the upper classes that put Sharpe at ease. In one particularly memorable scene, he steals part of a drunken officer's uniform to help make Sharpe more presentable for a party.