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Colonel Kirke

A brutal military commander during the Monmouth Rebellion.

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Also known as Kirke, Colonel Kirke, the famous Colonel Kirke

First appearance: lxii the king must not be prayed for

Colonel Kirke shows up with force in Falling Among Lambs. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Commands the 'lambs' and orders John's execution; reluctantly releases him to Jeremy Stickles.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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See Colonel Kirke in lxii the king must not be prayed for
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