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Baron Maltby

A judge in the trial.

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First appearance: lxviii the first day of the trial

Baron Maltby first appears in 0067 lxviii the first day of the trial.

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LMLady MasonASAugustus Stave…JSJudge StaveleyFGFelix GrahamMCMr. ChaffanbrassBMBaron Maltby

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  • Extended cast and servants
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  • Legal professionals and family

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