Hector the slave is the former lover of Amalia, and the father of Augustus. Following news of his son's death, Hector goes to live in the swamp alone in order to catch and kill snakes. The other slaves tolerate him, for they believe he has gone crazy. In reality, Augustus discovers that Hector is actually heartsick. When Hector overhears Augustus plotting murder with the other slaves, Augustus murders him by strangling him.
