Mark Twain Quote

"Rise, Sir Miles Hendon, Knight," said the King, gravely—giving the accolade with Hendon's sword—"rise, and seat thyself. Thy petition is granted. Whilst England remains, and the crown continues, the privilege shall not lapse."


Ch. 12: 'The Prince and his deliverer.' - The Prince and the Pauper (1881)


Rise, Sir Miles Hendon, Knight, said the King, gravely—giving the accolade with Hendon's sword—rise, and seat thyself. Thy petition is granted....

Rise, Sir Miles Hendon, Knight, said the King, gravely—giving the accolade with Hendon's sword—rise, and seat thyself. Thy petition is granted....

Rise, Sir Miles Hendon, Knight, said the King, gravely—giving the accolade with Hendon's sword—rise, and seat thyself. Thy petition is granted....

Rise, Sir Miles Hendon, Knight, said the King, gravely—giving the accolade with Hendon's sword—rise, and seat thyself. Thy petition is granted....