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The Duke of Canthas Fights for a State Gubernatorial Bid
The Prologue follows Thellymer Thornton known as the Duke of Canthas as he plans retirement and pushes his grandson Harlan into the legislature. Reformers led by Ivas Niles and others oppose the nomination while Thornton uses a forest fire to secure Harlan’s bid. Harlan, torn between loyalty to his grandfather and personal integrity, confronts pressure from Governor Waymouth and rival Linton, with romantic entanglements and state political maneuvering shaping the race. The piece ends with threats over a scandal and hints of further clashes as Harlan contemplates his stance.
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Thellymer Thornton
Duke of
Canthas
Boas
Harlan
Ivas Niles
Evangelist Dudley
Otters
Clare Kavanagh
Thornton
Clare
Waymouth
Arba Spinney
Madeleine Presson
Bim
Tarlan
Spinney
Presson
Harian
Madeleine
Anna Sploney
Flo
Harlan Thornton
Hue
Harlin Pad
Byist
Young Thornton
Mr.Thornton
Fort Canibus
Fort Callibas
Ivan Niles
Buck
Enoch Dadiey
Splaney
Fort Canthas
Frank
State House
Dad
Harkin
Himsel
Chire Kavanagh
Sam
Caime
Madéleine Presson
Linton
Madetolan
Tor
Mir
Herlan
Legislative Hall
City Hall
Toniztt
Luke Presson
Committee On Temperance
Weymouth
Colt
Qushing
Pressons
Friend Presson
Tarzan
Porgive
Lie
Hoton
Thieve
Merlin ‘Thornton
Linton Med
Tinton
Croketh
Feasou
Miss Presson
Met
Tim
Toked Linton
Harlem
Harlin
Lnton
Fort Canibas
Dean
Mise Presson
Steiken
Gray