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Mr. Stanley

Young English gentleman who befriends Waverley in London.

minor

Also known as Frank Stanley, Frank, Francis Stanley, young Stanley

First appearance: part ii xxxii a journey to london

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CBCallum BegRBRose BradwardineFMFergus MacIvorJIJinkerMRMr. RubrickMSMr. Stanley

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  • Other

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  • Minor and Historical Figures
  • Central Jacobite and Waverley Circle

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