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The Outlaw of Torn · Character

Old Brus

An elderly servant or retainer.

minor

Also known as Brus

First appearance: i

Old Brus shows up with force in The Abduction of Prince Richard. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gardener who gives De Vac the key to the postern gate in exchange for gold zecchins.
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DVDe VacHIHenry IIIFCFather ClaudePEPrince EdwardOBOld Brus

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  • Outlaws, servants, and background figures
  • Courtly and political players

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Norman of Torn's secret i…

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