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Mr. Moss

A Jewish moneylender and sheriff's officer who arrests Rawdon for debt.

minor

Also known as Moss, Mr. Moses, Moses

First appearance: xxxvii the subject continued

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In A Rescue and a Catastrophe: Keeper of the sponging-house; hosts Rawdon during his…

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See Mr. Moss in xxxvii the subject continued

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JSJoseph SedleyLJLady Jane Craw…RARagglesMHMr. HammerdownMVMr. VealMMMr. Moss

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  • Minor characters and servants
  • Social climbers and soldiers
  • Miss Crawley's circle

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See Mr. Moss in xxxvii the subject continued