Chapter 14 Summary

As Jemmy takes each step he is aware of Prince Brat following him. Jemmy begins to tell him to go his own way, but the prince shushes them both up so they can listen better. They hear a voice in the woods. It happens to be the owner looking for her missing bear. Jemmy asks for the direction to the river; she gives it to them, and the boys are off.

Just as they reach the river, the boys see soldiers nearby. Jemmy warns Prince Brat to go with them and return to his privileged life. The prince refuses, acknowledging that the king has not missed him enough and that this adventure has been the most fun of his life.

Chapter 14 Analysis

It is in this chapter that we discover the real reason for the prince's poor behavior. He sorely wants the attention...