Begged At Court

Begged at Court: A Legend of Westminster is a historical novel written by Charles Knight and originally published in 1867. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young boy named Jack Smith, who is born into poverty in the shadow of Westminster Abbey. Jack's mother dies when he is young, and he is forced to beg for scraps in the streets to survive.One day, Jack is caught stealing and is brought before the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Instead of punishing him, the Queen takes pity on him and decides to take him under her wing. Jack is given a job as a page in the royal court and begins to learn about the ways of the nobility.As Jack grows older, he becomes more and more involved in the intrigues and politics of the court. He falls in love with a beautiful lady-in-waiting named Mary, but their romance is threatened by the jealous schemes of a rival courtier.Begged at Court is a thrilling tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in English history. Charles Knight's vivid descriptions of life in the court of Queen Elizabeth I bring this era to life, and his engaging characters will keep readers captivated until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.