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Mr. Poulter

Local soldier who teaches Tom sword exercises.

minor

Also known as old Poulter, Poulter

First appearance: IV: “The Young Idea”

Mr. Poulter shows up with force in IV: “The Young Idea”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Village schoolmaster and former soldier who drills Tom; shares vivid war stories from the Peninsular War.
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In IV: “The Young Idea”: Village schoolmaster and former soldier who drills Tom; shares vivid war stories from the Peninsular War.

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MTMr. TulliverMTMaggie TulliverTTTom TulliverMTMiss TorryMSMr. StellingMPMr. Poulter

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See Mr. Poulter in IV: “The Young Idea”
See Mr. Poulter in IV: “The Young Idea”