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Earl of Leven

The commander of the Scottish Covenanter army.

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Also known as the Scotch forces under the command of Leslie , Earl of Leven, Leslie, Earl of Leven, Leven, Scotch, the Scotch

First appearance: xxv of the great fight at marston moor

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With Narrator (professional): The Earl of Leven is a military commander and the narrator's superior, guiding him in the Civil War campaigns. With Rose Lisle (family): The Earl of Leven is Rose Lisle's father or close…

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WDWill DaleTTThomas ThorpeLHLawyer HookMGMaster GregoryNANarratorEOEarl of Leven

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