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The Two Noble Kinsmen · Character

First Countryman

A rustic participant in the morris dance.

minor

Also known as And freckled Nell

First appearance: act iii scene v

First Countryman shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Leads the group of country folk heading to the May Day games; expresses suspicion about Arcite's wrestling ability.
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GEGerroldPAPalamonBABavianDADaughterTQThree QueensFCFirst Countryman

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