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Mr. Maskew

The miserly magistrate who bought the ruined Mohune estate and set every smuggler and neighbor against him by hunting contraband and trespassers alike.

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Also known as old fox Maskew, Mister Maskew, Yet Maskew, Milton Maskew

First appearance: i in moonfleet village

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Moonfleet
The harsh magistrate who opposes the smugglers and has a contentious relationship with Elzevir.
II: The Floods
Mentioned as part of the community; not directly involved in the chapter's events.
III: A Discovery
Mentioned as a wealthy man John hopes to surpass.
In the Vault
Mentioned as the man the smugglers fear John might spy for.
An Assault
Antagonistic magistrate and father of Grace; confronts Mr. Glennie over the gravestone epitaph and strikes him with a fish.
An Auction
Bids aggressively to win the inn, carries a pistol, and shows spite toward Elzevir.
The Landing
Betrays the smugglers to the Excise; seen spying with a glass from the Manor terrace.
IX: A Judgement
Bound and awaiting execution, pleads for his life, offers money, and shows fear; his face briefly reminds John of Grace.
X: The Escape
Lies dead on the under-cliff with a bullet wound to the forehead, a sight that haunts John.
XI: The Sea-Cave
His death haunts John; John recalls his pale face with a bullet-mark on the brow.
A Funeral
His funeral is described; the village despises him and only his daughter mourns.
An Interview
Mentioned as Grace's father; his study and spectacles are noted; his death is recounted by John.

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