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The book tells the story of Tom Canty, a pauper who switches places with Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII, and navigates the complexities of royal life. As Tom tries to maintain the prince's dignity and composure, he faces numerous challenges, including hiding his "infirmity" and upholding his princely duties, all while being closely monitored by courtiers and nobles. With the help of instructions from the Lord St. John, Tom attends his first royal dinner and begins to feel more at ease, but his journey is marked by difficulties and uncertainties as he tries to adapt to his new role as the prince. The story explores the themes of identity, class, and power as Tom struggles to reconcile his pauper background with his new life as a member of the royal family.
The story continues with Tom Canty, a pauper, who has switched places with Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII. Tom, still trying to navigate his new surroundings, is struggling to maintain the prince's dignity and composure. He is instructed by the Lord St. John to hide his "infirmity" and uphold his princely duties, despite his own confusion and discomfort. Tom's actions and words are closely monitored by the courtiers and nobles, who are trying to determine the extent of his "madness." Meanwhile, the Lord Hertford and Lord St. John discuss their concerns about Tom's behavior and the potential consequences of his actions. Tom attends his first royal dinner, where he struggles to follow the complex etiquette and customs of the court. Despite the challenges, he begins to feel more at ease, but his relief is short-lived as he faces new difficulties and uncertainties in his role as the prince.