Kamis, 25 Agustus 2011

The Prisoner of Zenda - Part 2

Chapter Seven

Where is the King?


Rassendyll and Sapt go through a secret passageway under the palace into a quiet street. They leave for Zenda on horses.


Sapt realises that they are followed by Duke and Max Hoff (Johann's brother).


They reach the hunting lodge and find out that the old woman is gone and Josef (the loyal servant) is dead.


The real King is no longer in the lodge. He is missing!


Chapter Eight

Rassendyll Must Return to Strelsau as King


The real King is not in the lodge.


Rassendyll urges Colonel Sapt to rescue the real King from Black Michael.


But Sapt remains calm and explains the situation to Rassendyll.


They must return to Strelsau at once and Rassendyll must continue to act as the King. Otherwise, Black Michael will inform the people that the King is a drunkard and he would be the next King.


Colonel Sapt explains further that as long as Rassendyll acts as the King of Ruritania, the real King will remain safe.


Black Michael cannot kill the real King.


Rassendyll and Colonel Sapt teach a lesson to the group of eight horsemen. They killed three of them.


Rassendyll's finger is injured by a bullet.


Chapter Nine

The Famous Six


Rassendyll performs the duties of the King without making anyone feels suspicious.


The situation to save the real King becomes complicated. Black Michael cannot be sent to the prison.


Rassendyll hears of the Famous Six. They are Black Duke's loyal guards.


Chapter Ten

Rassendyll Meets Black Michael


Rassendyll visits Princess Flavia with Fritz. He is in love with her.


Black Duke shows up at Flavia's house and shows his hatred toward Rassendyll.


Black Duke asks about the injury of Rassendyll's finger.


The Black Duke introduces three of Famous Six to Rassendyll: A Belgian, A Frenchman and An Englishman.


Flavia reminds Rassendyll to be extra careful as he is in constant danger.


Chapter Eleven

A Kind of Tea-Party


The King is held a prisoner in Zenda castle.


 A careful plan is needed to save him.


Antoinette de Mauban sends an important message to the King (Rassendyll). She wants him to meet her.


Rassendyll goes to her house and she tells him of the plot to kill him and his friends.


Rassendyll finds out the location of the real King in Zenda castle from Antoinette de Mauban.


Rassendyll encounters three of the Famous Six. They try to kill him. He escapes using a round iron tea-table as a shield.


A shoot-out takes place between Detchard (Englishman) and Rassendyll. Detchard is shot by Rassendyll and moans in pain.


Chapter Twelve

The Marriage Will Shortly Take Place


The people of Ruritania are angry with the King for not fixing his wedding date.


Sapt tells Rassendyll to ask the princess to marry the King.


Rassendyll feels uneasy as he is not the real King. He wishes to be honourable.


Rassendyll dances with Flavia and in the garden tells her that he loves her with all his heart.


Flavia feels very happy that the King (Rassendyll) loves her.

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