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“My King and my old friends, a word before I go. My sentence is to leave this fellowship, which I have served in all my life. It is to depart your country, and to be pursued with war. I stand then, for the last time, as the Queen’s champion. I stand to tell you, lady and madam, in the presence of all this court, that if any danger may threaten you in future, then’ one poor arm will come from France to defend you – and so let all remember.’ He kissed her fingers deliberately, turned stiffly, and began to pace in silence down the long length of the room. His future closed about him as he went.”

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Book:THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING
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THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING

T.H. White's novel is a richly woven tapestry of myth and legend, following the journey of Arthur, a young king, as he learns the true nature of leadership and the complexities of the world around him. The narrative intertwines the Arthurian legend with contemporary issues, offering a thought-provoking and timeless narrative. more

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