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Michel

A fat French innkeeper or soldier encountered by the company.

minor

Also known as the fat Michel

First appearance: xvii how the yellow cog crossed the bar of gironde

Michel first appears in 0018 xvii how the yellow cog crossed the bar of gironde.

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SDSieur de Cresp…HJHordle JohnRCRoger ClubfootSASamkin AylwardPTPeter TerlakeMIMichel

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Allied Commanders and Locals
  • White Company Members
  • French and Spanish Antagonists

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

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