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Timothy Baxter is a very tall, long-legged criminal with red hair and a distinctive scar over his eyebrow. He is also, according to Jenkinson, the fastest runner in England, able to outpace even Mr. Burchell. Baxter and Jenkinson worked together to procure women for Squire Thornhill. As part of his plan to seduce Sophia and betray the Primrose family, the Squire sends Baxter to Squire to kidnap Sophia so that the Squire may pretend to rescue her, but Mr. Burchell prevents this from happening. The Squire also duels George with three other men on the Squire’s behalf. Baxter confesses when Jenkinson apprehends him, and in the end he goes to prison for his crimes.
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Chapter 30
...Sophia’s kidnapper. She describes the man as a long-legged redhead; Jenkinson recognizes him as Timothy Baxter and moreover knows where he is hiding. At Sir William’s request, the gaoler allows Jenkinson...
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Chapter 31
...to help them, but he seems inclined to believe his nephew. Suddenly Jenkinson enters with Baxter as a prisoner, which seems to frighten the Squire.
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Jenkinson asks the Squire if he is ashamed of his “two old acquaintances,” himself and Baxter, and explains that Baxter has confessed to both dueling George—and claiming, falsely, to be wounded—and...
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