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Duncan Duroch

Highlander who guides Waverley through the mountains.

minor

Also known as Duncan

First appearance: part i xviii waverley proceeds on his journey

Duncan Duroch shows up with force in IX: A Nocturnal Adventure. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Highlander who leads the party, devises a stratagem to distract the English sentinel, and successfully guides Waverley to safety.
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EDEvan Dhu Macco…FMFergus MacIvorFMFlora MacIvorEWEdward WaverleyBOBaron of Bradw…DDDuncan Duroch

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Historical Figures
  • Central Jacobite and Waverley Circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Duncan Duroch in part i xviii waverley proceeds on his journey
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