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Salvolio

A mysterious figure mentioned in connection with the crime.

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First appearance: i

Salvolio shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brutal jailer who abuses Lexman and is killed by the Turkish merchant.
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Salvolio first appears in 0000 i.

In XXII: Brutal jailer who abuses Lexman and is killed by the Turkish merchant.

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TTThe Tall TurkHEHussein EffendiMKMr. KaraJLJohn LexmanTGThe GreekSASalvolio

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

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