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Mr. Hempseed

A local man at the Fisherman's Rest inn.

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First appearance: Dover: The Fisherman's Rest

Mr. Hempseed shows up with force in Dover: The Fisherman's Rest. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A querulous customer who quotes Scripture and feebly protests Jellyband's accusations.
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Mr. Hempseed first appears in 0003 ii dover the fisherman s rest.

In Dover: The Fisherman's Rest: A querulous customer who quotes Scripture and feebly protests Jellyband's accusations.

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CDComtesse de To…MJMr. JellybandMSMiss SallyLTLord Tony Dewh…SPSir Percy Blak…MHMr. Hempseed

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  • Other

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  • Minor helpers and background figures
  • French aristocrats and allies
  • Dover inn characters

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  • 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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