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Buck and Muggins

Two dogs owned by Judge Henry, often mentioned in ranch scenes.

minor

Also known as Buck, Muggins

First appearance: ii when you call me that smile

Buck and Muggins shows up with force in IV: Deep Into Cattle Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The horses that bolt and cause a dangerous runaway; later behave well.
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TVThe VirginianBABalaamJHJudge HenryGTGeorgie TaylorEDEdwardBABuck and Muggins

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Background Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Ranch Community Core

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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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See Buck and Muggins in ii when you call me that smile