Robbery Under Arms · Character

Crib

The Marstons' loyal sheepdog.

minor

Also known as old Crib, poor Crib

Crib shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The family's savage dog, used to heel cattle during the duffing operations.

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In II: The family's savage dog, used to heel cattle during the duffing operations. Later, in IV: The family dog, beaten by Dad Marston but…

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II
The family's savage dog, used to heel cattle during the duffing operations.
IV
The family dog, beaten by Dad Marston but follows the cattle drive with bleeding feet, helping to heel the cattle.
XXXVII
The dog is mentioned as knowing when Dad is going out of the Hollow; Starlight jokes that Crib could stick up a man.
XLVIII
Mentioned as looking at Jim with newfound respect after the race victory.
LVII
The dog found dead at Ben Marston's feet, having pined away.

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