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Mr. Bullsegg

Lowland laird who attends the Baron's banquet.

minor

Also known as Bullsegg of Killancureit, Bullsegg

First appearance: The Banquet

Mr. Bullsegg shows up with force in Rose Bradwardine and Her Father. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Laird of Killancureit, of yeoman extraction, invited to dinner; his family history is recounted by the Baron.
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In Rose Bradwardine and Her Father: The Laird of Killancureit, of yeoman extraction, invited to dinner; his family history is recounted by the Baron. Later, in The Banquet: Guest at the banquet, stumbles and falls…

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PCPrince Charles…DGDavie GellatleyMCMr. ChambersEWEdward WaverleyBOBaron of Bradw…MBMr. Bullsegg

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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