Lorna Doone · Character
King Charles II
The Merry Monarch, who sends Stickles on a mission and meets John.
minor
Also known as King Charles, the King, King Charles the Second, Charles the Second, King, Charles, Charlie, this Charlie, Charlie boy
First appearance: xxiii a royal invitation
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