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Robbery Under Arms · Character

Despard

Police officer who pursues the gang.

minor

Also known as Mr. Despard

First appearance: robbery under arms

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BTBilly the BoyCSCaptain Starli…KMKate MorrisonRMRichard MarstonCLCliffordDEDespard

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  • Extended cast and background characters
  • Marston family and associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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