The Mystery of Edwin Drood · Character
The Lascar
Another opium addict in the London den, seen by Jasper; not a major character.
minor
Also known as Lascar
First appearance: The Dawn
The Lascar shows up with force in The Dawn. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Another opium den occupant, who laughs and draws a phantom knife.
The Lascar first appears in 0000 i the dawn.
In The Dawn: Another opium den occupant, who laughs and draws a phantom knife.
Later, in XXIII: The Dawn Again: Mentioned as part of the opium woman's narrative, though not directly present in this chapter.
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