Tom Brown’s School Days · Character
Osbert
A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
minor
Also known as Herbert
First appearance: part i iii sundry wars and alliances
Osbert shows up with force in IX: Finis. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of Tom's college friends on the fishing trip; waits supper for Tom.
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- Minor and Background Characters
- Rugby School Core Characters
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Osbert in part i iii sundry wars and alliances