The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Hans Van Ripper
A farmer who takes Ichabod's horse after his disappearance.
minor
Also known as Van Ripper
First appearance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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A farmer who takes in Ichabod's belongings after his disappearance and later becomes a justice of the Ten Pound Court.
Hans Van Ripper first appears in 0035 the legend of sleepy hollow.
In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A farmer who takes in Ichabod's belongings after his disappearance and later becomes a justice of the Ten Pound Court.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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