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Count d'Artigas

A mysterious nobleman whose yacht Ebba glides on an inexplicable motor, and whose curiosity about Thomas Roch hides a far darker purpose.

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Also known as Count, Monsieur the Count

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Visits Healthful House under the guise of curiosity, but secretly assesses Thomas Roch and the grounds for a possible scheme.

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In Count d'Artigas: Visits Healthful House under the guise of curiosity, but secretly assesses Thomas Roch and the grounds for a possible scheme. Later, in III: Kidnapped: Orchestrates the kidnapping plan and insists…

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Count d'Artigas
Visits Healthful House under the guise of curiosity, but secretly assesses Thomas Roch and the grounds for a possible scheme.
III: Kidnapped
Orchestrates the kidnapping plan and insists on capturing both Roch and Gaydon.
The Schooner Ebba
Owner of the Ebba; feigns surprise at the kidnapping and calmly allows the search of his vessel.
V: Where Am I?
Mentioned as the visitor who triggered Roch's fit, leading to the kidnapping opportunity.
On Deck
The mastermind behind the abduction; appears on deck with an imperious manner and asserts his authority over Simon Hart.
Two Days at Sea
Enigmatic captain of the Ebba; speaks English with a harsh accent, possibly Malay; orders Hart to attend Roch and dismisses Hart's protests.
Back Cup
Mysterious leader of the schooner; observes Hart closely and directs the operation to enter Back Cup.
Inside Back Cup
Observed talking to Serko and Spade near the Beehive.
Engineer Serko's Advice
Departs in the Ebba to fetch engine sections; converses with Serko before leaving.
Battle Between the Sword and the Tug
Disembarks from the tug with Captain Spade; oversees the landing of provisions and engine sections.
Only a Few More Hours
Identified by Simon Hart as the alias of Ker Karraje; his Malay guards the passage to the lake.

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