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Jerry

Slave who escapes with Sam.

minor

Also known as Jeremiah

First appearance: xxvi the escape

See Jerry in xxvi the escapeBook page

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MSMr. SmithJOJohnsonCLClotelJEJerry

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SetupEscalationClimax
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See Jerry in xxvi the escape