Clouds of Witness · Character
John Hardraw
Local farmer near Riddlesdale.
minor
Also known as Hardraw, John
First appearance: III: Mudstains and Bloodstains
John Hardraw shows up with force in III: Mudstains and Bloodstains. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gamekeeper who lets Parker out of the gate and provides information about the broken palings and the young man with a motorbike.
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The emotional peak occurs when the Duke’s stubborn refusal to speak is overridden by the sudden, disruptive ar…
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