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Sir Bevill Grenville

A prominent royalist commander in the West Country.

minor

Also known as Sir Bevill

First appearance: iv i take the road

Sir Bevill Grenville shows up with force in The Battle of Stamford Heath. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Leader of the Cornish troop; Billy sought him out, and his troop is seen forming before the battle.
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Sir Bevill Grenville first appears in 0005 iv i take the road.

In The Battle of Stamford Heath: Leader of the Cornish troop; Billy sought him out, and his troop is seen forming before the battle.

Later, in XVIII: Joan Does Me Her Last Service: Host at Stow; issues warrant for Tingcomb; warns Jack against loving Delia.

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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