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King Charles II

The Merry Monarch, who sends Stickles on a mission and meets John.

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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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PBPeggy BadcockBPBetsy ParamoreSCSimon CarfaxARAnnie Ridd (yo…JRJohn RiddKCKing Charles II

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