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Bruno

Loyal servant of the Duchessa Sanseverina, aids in intrigues.

minor

Also known as the faithful Bruno, the astonished Bruno

First appearance: vii

Bruno shows up with force in Chapter XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arrives at the Duchessa's house with news of the Prince's death, having suffered injuries on the journey.
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GFGeneral Fabio …CCClelia ContiCMConte MoscaPRPrince RanuccioRARassiBRBruno

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Court and Family Figures
  • Central Court and Family

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bruno in vii