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Catesby

A retainer of Richard of Gloucester who delivers messages.

minor

First appearance: i the shrill trumpet

Catesby shows up with force in The Battle of Shoreby. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Attendant to Gloucester, questions the duke's exposure to danger.
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In The Battle of Shoreby: Attendant to Gloucester, questions the duke's exposure to danger. Later, in The Sack of Shoreby: Assists Dick by providing horses and lances, and explains that Gloucester's favor is based on…

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WLWill LawlessEREarl RisinghamDSDick SheltonRORichard of Glo…JSJoanna SedleyCACatesby

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Characters & Victims
  • Sir Daniel's Opponents & Allies
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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