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Gaston

A French soldier loyal to Lady Margaret.

minor

Also known as the good Gaston

First appearance: part ii iii how he took belr my

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JDJean de Galled…MLMadame la Comt…GOGeoffrey of Ma…FDFernand de Tur…LMLady Margaret …GAGaston

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See Gaston in part ii iii how he took belr my