Pimpernel and Rosemary · Character
Captain Payson
A captain involved in military or travel scenes.
minor
Also known as Captain, Payson
First appearance: xvi
Captain Payson shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Briefly present with his wife; leaves to avoid quarreling with Naniescu.
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In VIII: Briefly present with his wife; leaves to avoid quarreling with Naniescu. Later, in XLVIII: Assisted Peter in the escape by…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Imrey family circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Captain Payson in xvi