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The Goat Herd

A goatherd who tells the story of Marcela and Chrysostom.

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First appearance: part i xi

The Goat Herd shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides food for Cardenio and is involved in the altercation with Sancho Panza.
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See The Goat Herd in part i xi

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See The Goat Herd in part i xi