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Lord Jeffreys

The infamous 'Bloody Assizes' judge; historical figure in the story.

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Also known as Jeffreys

First appearance: III: The Lord Chief Justice

Lord Jeffreys shows up with force in III: The Lord Chief Justice. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Presiding judge at Blood's trial; described as having a delicate but cruel countenance, presiding with a bloody mind.
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