The Splendid Spur · Character
Sammy
A servant or attendant, possibly of African descent.
minor
Also known as Sam, Black Sampson
First appearance: i the bowling green of the crown
Sammy shows up with force in XX: The Adventure of the Ledge; and How I Shook Hands with My Comrade. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Black Sampson; wakes Delia during the fire and is mentioned as having woken the skipper.
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In XX: The Adventure of the Ledge; and How I Shook Hands with My Comrade: Black Sampson; wakes Delia during the fire and is mentioned as…
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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