Augustus "Gus" McCrae

Augustus McCrae, commonly known simply as "Gus" for short, is a fictional Texas Ranger who appears in three books in the Lonesome Dove series by the American writer Larry McMurtry. He is very close friends with Woodrow F. Call, and much of the series (except for Streets of Laredo) revolves around their relationship, which endures for decades despite (or perhaps because of) their opposite personalities. While a capable Ranger, Gus frequently complains about the work they do, and when not on the job, enjoys being lazy, unlike Call's more Type A personality. Gus is also a very social, gregarious and talkative man, whereas Call is more focused on the job at hand, rarely discussing what he sees as trivial matters, including relationships...