The Prince and the Pauper, Chapter 26 summary
Chapter 26 of 33 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 26, the King writes an appeal to Lord Hertford, while Miles Hendon hopes Lady Edith can confirm his identity and restore his rights. Edith instead denies knowing him and urges him to escape her husband's power, but officers seize Miles and the King and take them to prison.
What happens
- The King wonders why nobody searches for him and writes a document for Miles to deliver to Lord Hertford.
- Miles pockets the document without attention and reasons that Edith must be under pressure to deny knowing him.
- Lady Edith arrives, treats Miles as a stranger, and warns that her husband can make everyone reject his claims.
- Miles refuses her purse and demands a sworn answer about his identity; Edith swears she does not know him.
- Officers overpower Miles, seize the King too, and take both prisoners away.
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What to notice
Edith explains that recognition alone cannot protect Miles. Her husband's power makes public support dangerous, even if Miles's identity is known.
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What does the King ask Miles to do with his document?
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