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Vassaud

A French servant or agent of the Comte de Saint-Vire.

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First appearance: xvi the coming of the comte de saint vire

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LFLady Fanny Mar…MMMr. MarlingPDPrince de CondéFAFaithJDJustin, Duke o…VAVassaud

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