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Lane

A pirate who was executed for his crimes.

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Also known as Solomon, the King Solomon, King, John Lane King Solomon ditto, King Solomon, The King Solomon

First appearance: ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew

Lane shows up with force in Of Captain Martel, and His Crew. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Master of the sloop King Solomon, which was plundered by Martel's crew.
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Lane first appears in 0013 ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew.

In Of Captain Martel, and His Crew: Master of the sloop King Solomon, which was plundered by Martel's crew.

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JRJohn RackamELEdward LowBRBartholomew Ro…JTJoseph TrahernWRWoodes RogersLALane

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Pirate Captains and Hunters
  • Protagonist
  • Pirates, Captains, and Officials

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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