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Briggs

A servant at Sir Percy's estate.

minor

Also known as old Briggs

First appearance: xvi richmond

Briggs shows up with force in The Secret Orchard. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old skipper who informs Marguerite that Armand must board the yacht within half an hour.
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In The Secret Orchard: The old skipper who informs Marguerite that Armand must board the yacht within half an hour. Later, in XVIII: The…

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SASir Andrew Ffo…SPSir Percy Blak…MBMarguerite Bla…CHChauvelinASArmand St. JustBRBriggs

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  • Other

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  • Minor helpers and background figures
  • French aristocrats and allies
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Marguerite, si…

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