The Master of Ballantrae · Character
John Paul
A servant at Durrisdeer, often involved in household affairs.
minor
Also known as John
First appearance: the master of ballantrae
John Paul shows up with force in I: Summary of Events During the Master’s Wanderings. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A servant who brings news of Culloden to the family at dinner, having found a guinea piece earlier that day.
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In I: Summary of Events During the Master’s Wanderings: A servant who brings news of Culloden to the family at dinner, having found a guinea piece earlier that day. Later, in II: Summary of Events (Continued):…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters & Acquaintances
- Local Legal & Community Figures
- Durrisdeer Household & Allies
- Protagonist
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- I: Summary of Events During the Master’s Wanderings
- II: Summary of Events (Continued)
- VIII: The Enemy in the House
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