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Guillaume Racine

A vagabond who is hanged by the king's order.

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Also known as Guillaume, Poor Guillaume

First appearance: v the retreat in which monsieur louis of france says his prayers

Guillaume Racine shows up with force in History of a Leavened Cake of Maize. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of Paquette's later lovers, a hurdy-gurdy minstrel, mentioned in her decline.
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Guillaume Racine first appears in 0064 v the retreat in which monsieur louis of france says his prayers.

In History of a Leavened Cake of Maize: One of Paquette's later lovers, a hurdy-gurdy minstrel, mentioned in her decline.

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