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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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DODuke of DorsetZDZuleika DobsonTMThe MacQuernTSThe Scot

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See The Scot in iii