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Mr. Bogsby

The proprietor of the Sol's Arms tavern.

minor

Also known as Mr. J. G. Bogsby, J. G. Bogsby

First appearance: x the law writer

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LSLittle SwillsESEsther SummersonMWMr. WeevleMGMr. GuppyMGMr. GeorgeMBMr. Bogsby

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