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The Priest

A local priest, possibly the same as the abbé, with a minor role.

minor

Also known as Monsieur le Curé

First appearance: iv

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TOThe OfficerPEPeyrolARArletteTAThe AbbéACAunt CatherineTPThe Priest

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  • Other

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  • Religious and Master Figures
  • Naval and Farm Intrigue
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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