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Colonel Mansfield

A retired officer and local gentleman.

minor

Also known as Mansfield, Mr. Mansfield

First appearance: i the heir presumptive

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JLJoseph LemuelLBLady BarkerMAMaryFLFather le MescamMTMrs. TrevertonCMColonel Mansfield

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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