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The History of Henry Esmond · Character

Monsieur Simon

A French acquaintance or servant encountered abroad.

minor

Also known as Mr. Simon

First appearance: xiii i meet an old acquaintance in flanders and find my mother s grave and my own cradle there

Monsieur Simon first appears in 0031 xiii i meet an old acquaintance in flanders and find my mother s grave and my own cradle there.

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LMLord MohunBLBlaiseSGSir George Esm…CDChevalier de S…HSHenry St. JohnMSMonsieur Simon

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  • Castlewood Family & Circle

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See Monsieur Simon in xiii i meet an old acquaintance in flanders and find my mother s grave and my own cradle there