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Riccardo

A man named Riccardo, likely a servant or relative.

minor

First appearance: book i

Riccardo shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Headwaiter at the Doric; excited by news of war, drags Gian-Luca behind a screen and expresses hope Italy will join against Austria.

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In II: Headwaiter at the Doric; excited by news of war, drags Gian-Luca behind a screen and expresses hope Italy will join against Austria.

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II
Headwaiter at the Doric; excited by news of war, drags Gian-Luca behind a screen and expresses hope Italy will join against Austria.
III
Mentioned as still young enough to fight.
V
Mentioned as one of the headwaiters who will leave.
V
Called to war; taunts Gian-Luca about having no country, but fears being ousted.
VII
Reported killed in the war; his death is noted without emotional weight by Gian-Luca, but Millo mourns him privately.

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