Sylvie and Bruno · Character
The Beggar
A mysterious beggar who appears at the palace and later returns.
minor
Also known as The old Beggar, the poor old Beggar
First appearance: A Beggar's Palace
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An old beggar who greedily eats the cake given by Bruno, then reveals himself as the children's father, dressed in royal robes in a hidden palace.
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In A Beggar's Palace: An old beggar who greedily eats the cake given by Bruno, then reveals himself as the children's father, dressed in royal robes in a hidden palace. Later, in XXIV: The Beggar's Return: Revealed as…
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- Other
Character groups
- Fairyland court and family
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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