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Dave Royce

An old friend or colleague of Roger Gale.

minor

Also known as Dave Royce, Dave, old Dave Royce

First appearance: vii

Dave Royce shows up with force in XXXVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old farm hand who advises caution; recommends starting with cows rather than George's ambitious plans; skeptical but open to new ideas like a Ford.
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GEGeorgeRGRoger GaleFAFather AbrahamBCBruce CunninghamBOBobbyDRDave Royce

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Community & Servants
  • Gale Family Core
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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