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Matthew

A servant or minor character in the story.

minor

Also known as Mr. Matthew

First appearance: the masqueraders

Matthew shows up with force in XXVII: Violence on the King's High Road. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A gaoler in the coach who is disarmed and bound by Prudence and Sir Anthony.
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PTPrudence Trema…SASir Anthony Fa…MMMr. MerriotMAMatthew

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  • Minor Characters and Servants
  • Protagonist
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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Prudence arrives at Fanshawe’s house expecting a social gathering where her duel with Rensley will be noticed,…

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