Who is Major Suarez from Sharpe's Devil and what is their importance? Sharpe's_Devil_(novel) English & Literature Major Suarez | Sharpe's Devil

This character is a timid and nervous Spanish military officer in Puerto Crucero. He offers Sharpe and Harper hospitality when they first arrive in Puerto Crucero but quickly helps to apprehend them when Dregara arrives. To this character's credit, he stops Dregara from killing Sharpe and Harper as soon as he finds them.