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The book tells the story of a protagonist who uses his knowledge of science and technology to restore a holy fountain, which is perceived as a miracle by the people. As a result, the protagonist gains influence in the Valley of Holiness and is tasked with examining candidates for positions in the army. However, he discovers that the examination process is rigged to favor those of noble birth. Despite this, the protagonist comes up with a plan to create a regiment of officers to reduce the burden on the treasury. He also starts a newspaper, the Camelot Weekly Hosannah and Literary Volcano, which becomes a success, but he is disappointed by the quality of the journalism. Throughout the story, the protagonist exposes the flaws and superstitions of the monarchic system, including the practice of touching people for the king's evil, and promotes the value of education and merit-based selection. The protagonist's efforts to bring about change in the kingdom are met with resistance from the nobility, but he remains committed to his goals. The story is a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, highlighting the need for reform and the importance of critical thinking and skepticism.
The story begins with the restoration of a holy fountain by the protagonist, who uses his knowledge of science and technology to achieve the miracle. The people are amazed and believe it to be a genuine miracle, which increases the protagonist's influence in the Valley of Holiness. The king and his court arrive, and the protagonist is tasked with examining candidates for positions in the army. However, the examination is rigged, and only those of noble birth are considered eligible. The protagonist is disappointed but comes up with a plan to create a regiment of officers, with nobles and princes of the blood, to reduce the burden of royal grants on the treasury. Meanwhile, the king holds court and touches people for the king's evil, a practice that the protagonist believes is nothing more than a superstition. The protagonist also starts a newspaper, the Camelot Weekly Hosannah and Literary Volcano, which becomes a success, but he is disappointed by the quality of the journalism. Despite this, he is pleased with the overall impact of the newspaper and sees it as a step towards bringing about change in the kingdom.
The story continues with the restoration of the holy fountain, and the protagonist's influence in the Valley of Holiness grows. However, a new magician appears, claiming to have the power to tell what anyone on the face of the globe is doing at any given moment. The protagonist is skeptical and decides to test the magician's abilities, asking him to reveal what he, the protagonist, is doing with his right hand. The magician is unable to answer correctly, and the protagonist exposes him as a fraud. Meanwhile, King Arthur is holding court and trying cases, but his judgments are often biased towards the nobility. The protagonist also starts a newspaper, the Camelot Weekly Hosannah and Literary Volcano, which becomes a success, but he is disappointed by the quality of the journalism. The king's court is also in session, examining candidates for positions in the army, but the process is rigged, and only those of noble birth are considered eligible. The protagonist uses this opportunity to promote his own candidate, a young West Pointer, but the king's advisors are not impressed. The chapter ends with the protagonist reflecting on the power of education and the limitations of the monarchic system.
The chapter describes the restoration of a holy fountain by the protagonist, which is perceived as a miracle by the people. The king and his court arrive, and the protagonist is tasked with examining candidates for positions in the army. However, the examination is rigged, and only those of noble birth are considered eligible. The protagonist is disappointed but comes up with a plan to create a regiment of officers, with nobles and princes of the blood, to reduce the burden of royal grants on the treasury. The king holds court and touches people for the king's evil, a practice that the protagonist believes is nothing more than a superstition. The protagonist also starts a newspaper, the Camelot Weekly Hosannah and Literary Volcano, which becomes a success, but he is disappointed by the quality of the journalism. Despite this, he is pleased with the overall impact of the newspaper and sees it as a step towards bringing about change in the kingdom.
The king is holding court and trying cases, but his judgments are often biased towards the nobility. A new magician appears, claiming to have the power to tell what anyone on the face of the globe is doing at any given moment. The protagonist is skeptical and decides to test the magician's abilities, exposing him as a fraud. Meanwhile, the king's court is examining candidates for positions in the army, but the process is rigged, and only those of noble birth are considered eligible. The protagonist uses this opportunity to promote his own candidate, a young West Pointer, but the king's advisors are not impressed. The chapter also describes the restoration of a holy fountain, which is perceived as a miracle by the people, and the king's decision to touch people for the king's evil, a practice that the protagonist believes is nothing more than a superstition. The protagonist starts a newspaper, the Camelot Weekly Hosannah and Literary Volcano, which becomes a success, but he is disappointed by the quality of the journalism.