Poetry · Character
Jan Borel
A young named character, possibly a boy or youth.
minor
Also known as Young Jan Borel
First appearance: a ballad of claremont hill
Jan Borel shows up with force in The Proud Lady. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The head of the fleet who loves the proud lady; he brings her corn as the best gift, is scorned, and empties it into the sea before sailing away forever.
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See Jan Borel in a ballad of claremont hill