The Prince and the Pauper · Character
Duke of Somerset
A powerful nobleman involved in court politics.
minor
Also known as the Duke of Somerset
First appearance: xiv le roi est mort vive le roi
Duke of Somerset shows up with force in IX: The River Pageant. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The prince's uncle, who emerges from the gateway in rich attire and bows reverently as he precedes Tom.
Duke of Somerset first appears in 0017 xiv le roi est mort vive le roi.
In IX: The River Pageant: The prince's uncle, who emerges from the gateway in rich attire and bows reverently as he precedes Tom.
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- Other
Character groups
- Tom's World and Court Allies
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Hendon's emotional low point—his humiliation in the stocks and despair over his lost inheritance and reputatio…
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