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Kneeling, he received it.
by - Frederic S. Isham
With illustrations by Howard Chandler Christy
In a bustling medieval court where laughter masks ambition, the kingdom’s beloved jester—an eccentric dwarf named Triboulet—reigns over a colorful troupe of minstrels, poets, and philosophers. His pride swells as the king applauds his flamboyant displays, yet a single presence—an enigmatic woman—stirs a mixture of admiration and unease within him, hinting at secrets hidden beneath the merriment.
Amid the clatter of bells, the strain of violas, and the chatter of a mischievous parrot, a spirited girl named Jacqueline weaves through the chaos, her silvery laugh echoing through the hall. As Triboulet navigates courtly games and his own vanity, the stage is set for a delicate dance of love, rivalry, and daring quests that promise to test loyalties long before the curtain falls on this royal farce.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (486K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-12-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1922
Best known for lively historical romances and adventure stories, this American novelist and playwright also spent years in journalism before turning fully to fiction. His work moved easily between the stage and the page, and several of his stories later found new life in film adaptations.
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