The Prince and the Pauper, Part 9.

by Mark Twain

"The Prince and the Pauper, Part 9." by Mark Twain is a novel first published in 1881. When young Prince Edward and pauper Tom Canty discover they are identical, they swap clothes and lives—with dramatic consequences. Edward is thrust into London's brutal streets while Tom faces the royal court. As Edward witnesses harsh injustice firsthand, he vows to rule with mercy. But can the true prince reclaim his throne before Tom is crowned king?