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Kit Badcock

A poor farmer wronged by the Doones, who seeks John's help.

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Also known as Christopher Badcock, poor Kit Badcock, Kit Badcock, Kit, Poor Kit Badcock

First appearance: xxxvii a very desperate venture

Kit Badcock shows up with force in Not to Be Put Up with. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The husband of the abducted Margery, described as half-crazed and seeking justice.
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In Not to Be Put Up with: The husband of the abducted Margery, described as half-crazed and seeking justice. Later, in A Long Account Settled: Seeks revenge on Charleworth Doone for stealing his wife; kills Charley in…

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MMMother MelldrumPBPeggy BadcockNSNicholas SnoweURUncle Reuben H…TFTom FaggusKBKit Badcock

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See Kit Badcock in xxxvii a very desperate venture
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