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Lord Bagwig

English nobleman whose table Barry frequents in London.

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First appearance: xvii i appear as an ornament of english society

Lord Bagwig shows up with force in My Pedigree and Family—Undergo the Influence of the Tender Passion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Barry's godfather and a nobleman who provides a small rent-charge to the widow; his marriage ends Mrs.
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Lord Bagwig first appears in 0018 xvii i appear as an ornament of english society.

In My Pedigree and Family—Undergo the Influence of the Tender Passion: Barry's godfather and a nobleman who provides a small rent-charge to the widow; his marriage ends Mrs. Barry's hopes of advancement.

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BLBarry LyndonMBMiss Bell BradySCSir Charles Ly…LBLord BullingdonLBLord Bagwig

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This passage marks the dramatic climax because Redmond Barry reaches the absolute peak of his self-satisfactio…

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