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The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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CHAPTER XVII.

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CHAPTER XVII.
Foo-foo the First.
Miles Hendon hurried along toward the Southwark end of the bridge,
keeping a sharp look-out for the persons he sought, and hoping and
expecting to overtake them presently.
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The Prince and the Pauper

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER XVII.
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Foo-foo the First.
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Miles Hendon hurried along toward the Southwark end of the bridge,
Line 4
keeping a sharp look-out for the persons he sought, and hoping and
Line 5
expecting to overtake them presently.
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a

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along

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and

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bridge

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From this reading Miles Hendon hurried along toward the Southwark end of the bridge,

CHAPTER

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From this reading CHAPTER XVII.

end

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expecting

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First

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Foo-foo

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for

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he

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Hendon

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hoping

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hurried

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keeping

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look-out

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Miles

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of

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overtake

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persons

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presently

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sharp

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sought

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Southwark

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the

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From this reading Foo-foo the First.

them

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to

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toward

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From this reading Miles Hendon hurried along toward the Southwark end of the bridge,

XVII

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From this reading CHAPTER XVII.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 17?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XVII....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XVII.
Narrator: “London is better than the country, and safer, these late years, the