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Old Mazey

An old sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram, who assists George.

minor

Also known as Mazey, Mr. Mazey

First appearance: I

Old Mazey's tie to Magdalen Vanstone is one of the pressures that moves No Name—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The admiral's coxswain, a weather-beaten veteran who offers to show Magdalen the house after the female servants refuse.

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With Magdalen Vanstone (social): Old Mazey is a retired sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram who interacts with Magdalen during her time at St. Crux. With Magdalen Vanstone (social): Old Mazey is a retired sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram who interacts with Magdalen during her time at St. Crux. With Magdalen Vanstone (social): Old Mazey is a retired sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram who interacts with Magdalen during her time at St. Crux.

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Relationship types

Other

Character groups

Pets and minor servants
Background figures and extras
Central schemers and heirs

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Magdalen Vanstone
social · ambivalent
Old Mazey is a retired sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram who interacts with Magdalen… How this plays out →
Magdalen Vanstone
social · ambivalent
Old Mazey is a retired sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram who interacts with Magdalen… How this plays out →
Magdalen Vanstone
social · ambivalent
Old Mazey is a retired sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram who interacts with Magdalen… How this plays out →

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In the story

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I
The admiral's coxswain, a weather-beaten veteran who offers to show Magdalen the house after the female servants refuse.
Chapter II
The admiral's old servant, who provides Magdalen with information about the admiral's seasonal room changes and the habits of the dogs.
IV
Old Mazey, intoxicated, discovers Magdalen in the library and locks her in her room. He later falls asleep in a spare bedroom, leaving the truckle-bed empty.
IV: From Mrs. Drake to George Bartram
Assists Mrs. Drake in watching over the admiral; his hard breathing and hearing difficulties are noted.

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