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Mr. Arrow

The first mate of the Hispaniola who disappears at sea.

minor

Also known as Arrow

First appearance: X: The Voyage

Mr. Arrow shows up with force in Powder and Arms. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The mate, friendly with the squire, is present during the reorganization but is noted by the captain as being too familiar with the crew.
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In Powder and Arms: The mate, friendly with the squire, is present during the reorganization but is noted by the captain as being too familiar with the crew. Later, in X: The Voyage: The first mate is a secret…

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LJLong John SilverDLDoctor LiveseySTSquire TrelawneyDJDick JohnsonJAJob AndersonMAMr. Arrow

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  • Other

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  • Mutineers and Antagonists
  • Protagonist
  • Loyalists and Allies
  • Minor Characters and Background Figures

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

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See Mr. Arrow in X: The Voyage
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