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Earl Limours

A deceitful earl who tries to seduce Enid.

minor

Also known as Limours, wild Limours

First appearance: Geraint and Enid

Earl Limours shows up with force in The Marriage of Geraint. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A former suitor of Enid, described as a creature given to brawls and wine.
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In The Marriage of Geraint: A former suitor of Enid, described as a creature given to brawls and wine. Later, in Geraint and Enid: A…

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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