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John Hawkwood

A famous English mercenary leader mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as old John Hawkwood

First appearance: xiii how the white company set forth to the wars

John Hawkwood first appears in 0014 xiii how the white company set forth to the wars.

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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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