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Lieutenant Bell

A British naval officer who arrives with Captain Johnson to rescue the family.

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First appearance: Postscript by the Editor

Lieutenant Bell shows up with force in Postscript by the Editor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

English officer who speaks German, converses with the pastor, and receives the journal.
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Lieutenant Bell first appears in 0039 postscript by the editor.

In Postscript by the Editor: English officer who speaks German, converses with the pastor, and receives the journal.

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  • Closing

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