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Reuben Gedges

A local man who helps the narrator in his travels.

minor

Also known as Reuben

First appearance: xi i ride down into temple and am well treated there

Reuben Gedges shows up with force in VI: The Flight in the Pine Wood. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of Settle's men; passes close to the hiding narrator in the ditch; later called away to save horses from the stable fire.
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In VI: The Flight in the Pine Wood: One of Settle's men; passes close to the hiding narrator in the ditch; later called away to save horses from the stable fire. Later, in I Find a Comrade: Mentioned as a loitering…

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See Reuben Gedges in xi i ride down into temple and am well treated there
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