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Colonel Horace Mant

A military man and guest at Blandings, involved in the castle's events.

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Also known as Colonel Mant, Horace

First appearance: i

Colonel Horace Mant shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Walks with the Bishop of Godalming, complaining about the dullness of the house party.
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PEPercyMAMrs. AdamsFTFreddie Threep…RBRupert BaxterGEGeorge EmersonCHColonel Horace Mant

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