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Morel

A French drummer boy taken prisoner by the Russians and cared for by Pétya Rostóv.

minor

Also known as Morel

First appearance: iv

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GWGeneral Weyrot…CTCaptain TúshinPBPierre BezúkhovABAlphonse BergPMPrince MuratMOMorel

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EscalationAftermathAftermathAftermathClimax
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