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The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde · Character

The Pedlar

A mysterious pedlar whose pack contains enchanted items.

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First appearance: The Pedlar's Pack

The Pedlar shows up with force in The Pedlar's Pack. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deceives the donkey by promising gold he does not have, then tries to avoid payment; ends up imprisoned and blames the hedge-sparrow.
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The Pedlar first appears in 0005 the pedlar s pack.

In The Pedlar's Pack: Deceives the donkey by promising gold he does not have, then tries to avoid payment; ends up imprisoned and blames the hedge-sparrow.

Later, in The Pedlar's Pack: Agrees to carry the pedlar's pack for false gold, then makes a similar false promise to the raven; is thrashed and blames the pedlar.

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The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the baker, in a fit of violent rage, smashes the burnt loaves, an…

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