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What plan did Burroughs and Edgar devise to escape?
What plan did Burroughs and Edgar devise to escape?
What did Burroughs do to distract the King when he entered the room?
What did Burroughs do to distract the King when he entered the room?
How did the knights react when Burroughs and Edgar expressed their desire to confess?
How did the knights react when Burroughs and Edgar expressed their desire to confess?
What indicates that the King was not comfortable with Burroughs' actions?
What indicates that the King was not comfortable with Burroughs' actions?
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What was Burroughs' estimation of the plan he devised?
What was Burroughs' estimation of the plan he devised?
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What is Burroughs most concerned about regarding Queen Victoria?
What is Burroughs most concerned about regarding Queen Victoria?
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What risky plan does Burroughs suggest to solve their problems?
What risky plan does Burroughs suggest to solve their problems?
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What was Edgar’s reaction to Burroughs' idea?
What was Edgar’s reaction to Burroughs' idea?
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How did Burroughs acquire his pickpocketing skills?
How did Burroughs acquire his pickpocketing skills?
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What does Edgar caution Burroughs about his plan?
What does Edgar caution Burroughs about his plan?
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Study Notes
Characters
- Burroughs: Protagonist, anxious about their fate; motivated by the need to retrieve Queen Victoria's lost bracelet.
- Edgar: Burroughs' mentor; skeptical but supportive of Burroughs' risky plan.
Setting
- The story takes place in a small room where Burroughs and Edgar are being held, shortly after a royal coronation.
Plot Summary
- Burroughs is distressed about facing punishment for not retrieving the bracelet.
- He suddenly remembers that Queen Victoria's missing bracelet is the same as one that the King is wearing.
- Burroughs proposes a risky plan to confess to the King in order to steal the bracelet during the confession.
Key Events
- Burroughs suggests confessing to the King immediately after the coronation, leveraging the chaos to steal the bracelet.
- He plans to pickpocket the bracelet, showcasing his past skills as a thief.
- A confrontation with guards occurs, leading them back to the King for their confession.
Burroughs' Plan
- Burroughs intends to kneel and disarm the King with an act of exaggerated remorse by kissing the King's hand while pocketing the bracelet.
- He plans to plant a second bracelet on one of the knights to provoke a distraction.
- Edgar participates by mimicking Burroughs' act of apology, adding to the distraction.
Themes
- Risk and Consequence: Burroughs understands the high stakes involved in their plan, reflecting themes of desperation and adaptability.
- Friendship and Trust: Burroughs relies on Edgar's support and trust to execute the plan.
Tone and Mood
- Tense and Panicked: Burroughs exhibits signs of anxiety, pacing and expressing urgency about their situation.
- Comedic Elements: The exaggerated remorse displayed by Burroughs and Edgar introduces a humorous undertone to a serious predicament.
Questions for Analysis
- How does Burroughs' past as a pickpocket inform his confidence in executing the plan?
- What does the King's reaction to Burroughs' apologies signify about his character and position?
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Explore the thrilling story of Burroughs as he navigates through his anxieties and formulates a daring plan to retrieve Queen Victoria's lost bracelet. Set in the aftermath of a royal coronation, Burroughs and his mentor Edgar face unexpected challenges and confrontations. Will Burroughs succeed in his risky confession to the King?
