The Black Gang · Character
Delmorlick
A lean, grave-eyed firebrand who turns up wherever hungry men gather, preaching revolution with a conviction that unsettles even the men sent to watch him.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Delmorlick, That firebrand Delmorlick
First appearance: vi in which an effusion is sent to the newspapers
As a supporting figure in The Black Gang, Delmorlick is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as a contact of Latter's who was involved in the plot; Drummond reveals he has been captured.
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Newly arrived and red-hot for anarchy, Delmorlick works a crowd with a pointed finger and a quiet, earnest certainty that England, Scotland, and Ireland are all moving his way. His face lingers in the mind of at least…
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- Professional
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Charles Latter
professional · negative
Charles Latter and Delmorlick are associates, likely in a criminal or shady enterprise. How this plays out →
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
- Charles Latter
professional · negative
Charles Latter and Delmorlick are associates, likely in a criminal or shady enterprise. How this plays out →
- Charles Latter
professional · negative
Charles Latter and Delmorlick are associates, likely in a criminal or shady enterprise. How this plays out →
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See Delmorlick in vi in which an effusion is sent to the newspapers