Book V follows Sir Artegall, who represents Justice. Who is his iron squire that carries a flail to enforce the law?
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Correct answer: Talus, the iron man
Talus is an iron man who serves as the mechanical enforcer of Justice. He represents the executive power of the law, which can be unyielding and destructive when dealing with corruption or rebellion.
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