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Colonel Dale

A deceased relative of the Dale family, mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Colonel Dale

First appearance: i the squire of allington

Colonel Dale shows up with force in Pawkins's in Jermyn Street. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Orlando Dale, brother-in-law to Lord De Guest; taciturn during dinner, drinks negus, and retires early.
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In Pawkins's in Jermyn Street: Orlando Dale, brother-in-law to Lord De Guest; taciturn during dinner, drinks negus, and retires…

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MLMr. LoveODOrlando DaleLALady Amelia Ga…MUMuggeridgeLHLady HartletopCDColonel Dale

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Allington Dale Family & Associates
  • Extended Characters & Minor Figures
  • De Courcy Family & Connections

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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