The Gambler · Character

Baron Burmergelm

The Baroness's husband, who challenges Alexei after the insult.

minor

Also known as the Baron Burmergelm

First appearance: iv

Baron Burmergelm shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The offended party; Alexei insults him and the Baroness, leading to the General's intervention.

Baron Burmergelm first appears in 0003 iv.

In VI: The offended party; Alexei insults him and the Baroness, leading to the General's intervention.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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