Zuleika Dobson · Character
The Scot
A Scottish undergraduate, possibly the MacQuern's friend.
minor
First appearance: iii
The Scot shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The MacQuern, seen buying flowers for the luncheon; the Duke cancels his engagement with him, causing suspicion about Zuleika's attendance.
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See The Scot in iii