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Don Christoval

A friend of Lorenzo, who accompanies him in his adventures.

minor

First appearance: Chapter I

Don Christoval shows up with force in Chapter I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A gallant cavalier who accompanies the ladies and comments on Ambrosio's inflexibility.
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VIVirginiaDGDon Gaston de …SGSimon GonzalezELElviraDLDon LorenzoDCDon Christoval

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main plot characters
  • Medina family and helpers
  • Minor and background characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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