The story turns upon the events in Arthur’s short life, his young days in Brittany, the violent death of his father, the relations of his mother to Philip of France, the boy’s love for his uncle Richard, his service in the field with Philip, his espousal to Marie of France, the war with John, his capture and assassination by the latter. The incidental characters are the Jew Abraham of Paris, Earl Salisbury, the valiant knight Höel of Mordant and his son Alan, between whom and Arthur existed a beautiful friendship. Many of the scenes are of thrilling dramatic interest, particularly the one in which the crafty and malicious Queen Eleanor refrained from blinding Arthur only because of his resemblance to his father, her favorite son; the assassination on shipboard; and the accusation of King John by Alan. Some of the historical data in the story are not accurate in minor details, but in general the tale follows the versions of the historical authorities. It is a fascinating picture of two lovable, high-minded, chivalrous youths, worthy the study of the youths of to-day. G. P. U. Chicago, 1908. Contents Chapter Page I The Hunt 11 II The New Life 19 III Geoffrey’s Legacy 24 IV The Embassy 29 V The Christening 34 VI The Guardianship 42 VII The Journey 48 VIII King Richard in Rouen 56 IX The Banquet 61 X The Return to Rennes 65 XI With King Philip Augustus 71 XII In the Field 79 XIII War Preparations 85 XIV In the House of the Jew 89 XV Arthur’s Departure 94 XVI The War with John 98 XVII The Imprisonment 107 XVIII King John 117 XIX The Tower of Rouen 126 XX On the Seine 133 XXI The Accusation 137 XXII The End 142 Appendix 144