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Sir John Cotton

A gentleman and acquaintance of the Duke of Avon.

minor

Also known as John, Sir John Cotton

First appearance: x lady fanny s virtue is outraged

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JBJean BonnardMLMonseigneur le…DODuc of AvonJOJohnsonMDM. de la DouayeSJSir John Cotton

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  • Other

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  • Main characters and allies
  • Bonnard family and neighbors
  • Court, society, and extended cast

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

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