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Groslow

An English captain and ally of Mordaunt, hostile to the musketeers.

minor

Also known as Captain Groslow, Monsieur Groslow

First appearance: The Skiff Lightning

Groslow shows up with force in LXI: D’Artagnan Hits on a Plan. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The English captain guarding the king; D'Artagnan manipulates him through flattery and gambling.
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In LXI: D’Artagnan Hits on a Plan: The English captain guarding the king; D'Artagnan manipulates him through flattery and gambling. Later, in The Skiff Lightning: Commands the Lightning under Cromwell's orders, assists…

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AOAnne of AustriaMOMordauntPOPorthosATAthosCSCharles StuartGRGroslow

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Servants and Loyalists
  • Frondeurs and Royal Court
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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