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Shemus Beg

Highlander who assists Donald Bean Lean.

minor

Also known as Shemus

First appearance: part i xvii the hold of a highland robber

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SESir Everard Wa…BMBailie Macwhee…BOBaron of Bradw…EWEdward WaverleyFMFergus MacIvorSBShemus Beg

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  • Other

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Shemus Beg in part i xvii the hold of a highland robber