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Mr. Belfort

An expansive gentleman involved in the social whirl.

minor

Also known as Belfort, Charles Belfort, Charles

First appearance: i a lady in distress

Mr. Belfort shows up with force in IX: Mohocks Abroad. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rescues Prudence from the Mohocks, recounts the event at White's, and praises her courage.

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In IX: Mohocks Abroad: Rescues Prudence from the Mohocks, recounts the event at White's, and praises her courage. Later, in X: Sudden and Startling Appearance of the Old Gentleman: Speaks with Prudence and Robin about…

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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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IX: Mohocks Abroad
Rescues Prudence from the Mohocks, recounts the event at White's, and praises her courage.
X: Sudden and Startling Appearance of the Old Gentleman
Speaks with Prudence and Robin about the Barham claim, explaining that the old gentleman is believed to be the lost Viscount.
Encounter at White's
At White's; invites Sir Anthony and Merriot to play lansquenet to cheer up Devereux.
Challenge to Mr. Merriot
Offers to act as Prudence's second in the duel, expressing enthusiasm for the sport.
XVI: Unaccountable Behaviour of Sir Anthony Fanshawe
Visits Sir Anthony early to discuss a horse and reveals Rensley's duel with Merriot.
Sad Falling Out of Friends
Brings news of the duel to Prudence, insists she cannot meet Rensley due to the slight, and later goes with Devereux to see Rensley's seconds.
The Large Gentleman Is Awake
Mentioned as Charles, who refused to act as Prudence's second in the duel.
Ingenuity of My Lord Barham
Appears briefly to claim Mr. Merriot (Prudence) for a walk.
Mystery of the Masked Man
Mentions the story at White's; suggests the masked man might be an escaped Jacobite; reports that Peter Merriot said Miss Grayson swore they were highwaymen.

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