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Lord Marshal

Official who oversees the trial by combat between Mowbray and Bolingbroke.

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Also known as Marshal, the Lord Marshal, King Richard Marshal, Marshal Harry

First appearance: Scene III

Lord Marshal shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Oversees the trial preparations and announces the combatants.
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KRKing Richard IIDODuke of AumerleHBHenry Bolingbr…TMThomas MowbrayHPHenry PercyLMLord Marshal

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  • Courtiers and Conspirators
  • Protagonist
  • Loyalists and Exiles
  • Family and Captors

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