Dombey and Son · Character
The Reverend Melchisedech Howler
A ranting preacher who rents Mrs. MacStinger's house.
minor
Also known as the Reverend Melchisedech Howler, the Reverend Melchisedech
First appearance: xxxix further adventures of captain edward cuttle mariner
The Reverend Melchisedech Howler shows up with force in XV: Amazing Artfulness of Captain Cuttle, and a New Pursuit for Walter Gay. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the minister whose services Mrs.
The Reverend Melchisedech Howler first appears in 0042 xxxix further adventures of captain edward cuttle mariner.
In XV: Amazing Artfulness of Captain Cuttle, and a New Pursuit for Walter Gay: Mentioned as the minister whose services Mrs. MacStinger attends.
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