# To London explained — The Prince and the Pauper

> Chapter companion for The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

## What happens

After being released from the stocks, Miles Hendon and the King (Edward) set out for London, where Hendon hopes to seek justice from the young king. They become separated in a riot on London Bridge on the night before Coronation Day.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Injustice

Hendon seeks justice from the king, highlighting the theme of rightful claims and the struggle against false accusations.

### Identity and Appearance

Hendon is seen as an impostor; the king's true identity is hidden, and they are separated in the chaos.

## Character check-ins

### Miles Hendon

Released from the stocks, he decides to go to London to seek justice from the young king.

### Edward VI

Travels with Hendon to London, deep in thought, and becomes separated from him in the riot.

### Humphrey Marlow

Mentioned as a possible helper, an old friend of Hendon's father.

### Blake Andrews

Referenced as having spoken about the young king's goodness.

## Key lines

> Why not go and try to get speech of him and beg for justice?

Hendon considers appealing to the young king for justice.

_Reflects Hendon's hope in the king's goodness._

> So evanescent and unstable are men's works in this world!

The decaying head falling from London Bridge illustrates the fleeting nature of human achievements.

_A commentary on mortality and the transience of power._

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