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Duncan Dhu
Landlord of the inn in Torosay who helps David.
minor
Also known as Duncan
First appearance: xv the lad with the silver button through the isle of mull
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Host of the house, a Maclaren and lover of music; defuses the quarrel between Alan and Robin by proposing a piping contest.
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