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Charlemagne

The emperor appears in a vision or tale told by the Poet.

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First appearance: the thirtieth of october 1902

Charlemagne shows up with force in The First of November 1902. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the Sailor's history as having sought the ale but died of chagrin.
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