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Parry

A loyal servant of King Charles I, carrying messages.

minor

First appearance: xxxvi a letter from charles the first

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

The king's lackey, reads a biblical verse to signal understanding of the plan.
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In LXI: D’Artagnan Hits on a Plan: The king's lackey, reads a biblical verse to signal understanding of the plan. Later, in LXIV:…

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14 connections

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CSCharles StuartATAthosGRGroslowBJBishop JuxonMOMousquetonPAParry

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Servants and Loyalists
  • Frondeurs and Royal Court
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting Characters and Historical Figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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