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Mr. Horrocks

Sir Pitt's butler at Queen's Crawley, father of Betsy Horrocks.

minor

Also known as Horrocks

First appearance: vii crawley of queen s crawley

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  • Minor characters and servants
  • Social climbers and soldiers

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  • Closing

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