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Mrs. Herne

An old Romany woman who curses Lavengro and is a figure of superstition.

minor

Also known as Herne, Mrs. Herne

First appearance: i

Mrs. Herne shows up with force in The Gypsy Tent and the King's Discourse. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jasper's mother-in-law, opposes teaching Romany to Lavengro, leaves for Yorkshire.
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In The Gypsy Tent and the King's Discourse: Jasper's mother-in-law, opposes teaching Romany to Lavengro, leaves for Yorkshire. Later, in Chapter XVIII: Departed to Yorkshire at the chapter's opening, along with the…

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JDJack DaleHJHunyadi JohnSBSergeant Broug…GBGeorge BorrowLALavengroMHMrs. Herne

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Romany and personal past figures
  • Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
  • Historical and sporting figures
  • Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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