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Scrobby

A farmer accused of poisoning game, central to a trial.

minor

Also known as Mr. Scrobby

First appearance: Scrobby's Trial

Scrobby shows up with force in XIV: The Dillsborough Feud. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A retired grocer and former tenant of Lord Rufford, suspected of funding Goarly's case out of revenge.
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In XIV: The Dillsborough Feud: A retired grocer and former tenant of Lord Rufford, suspected of funding Goarly's case out of revenge. Later, in Scrobby's Trial: The defendant, a former tradesman turned tenant farmer,…

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TSTom SurbitonMHMr. HamptonHSHarry StubbingsTTTony TuppettDADanSCScrobby

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Poaching trial participants
  • Main characters and local gentry
  • Extended society and household members

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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