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The story
unfolds
with Rose, (Rudolf Rassendyll’s sister-in-law) telling Rudolf that heneeds to get himself a job.Rudolf’s brother, (Robert) finds an interesting job for him as an “
attaché
” to Sir JacobBorrodaile. Borrodaile will be the Ambassador of Ruritania in six months’ time.Ruritania,
located
in central Europe is the only country, Rudolf has not visited. So, hefeels happy with the idea.Rudolf decides to visit Ruritania and to join the merriment of the coronation of KingRudolf the Fifth since he has six months before taking up his new position.
 
Rudolf travels by train from London. The train stops at Paris for an hour, where he meetshis old friend, George. Rassendyll sees Antionette de Mauban, a rich
widow
, who is onher way to Strelsau for the coronation. Antionette de Mauban is very fond of DukeMichael.Rassendyll notices that the customs officer stares at him. He thinks it is because of hishair which looks
flaming
red. The newspaper reports that the coronation date is
postponed
. The new date is a day after tomorrow (Wednesday).Strelsau is packed with people and there is no
accommodation
or 
lodging
available.Rassendyll decides to stop at Zenda, a small town, 50 miles away from the capital.Rassendyll stays in an
inn
in Zenda. He sees the famous castle of Zenda. He is happy to be in the inn, with
hospitable
people (
inn keeper
and daughter).Rassendyll learns about Duke Michael and the King. The King is staying in the Duke’shunting lodge in Zenda while the Duke is making the necessary coronation arrangementsin Strelsau.Johann, the Duke’s forest guard enters the inn and is
astonished
to seeRassendyll.Rassendyll
learns
from the inn keeper’s daughter that the King’s hair is of the
exact
colour with his. The Royal family members of Ruritania have red hair!
 
Rassendyll goes for a walk and gets closer to the
famous
old castle of Zenda.Rassendyllfeels so
carefree
. He falls asleep after the
tiring
walk.Rassendyll wakes up to find two men looking at him with deep interest. They are ColonelSapt and Fritz Von Tarlenheim, who
serve
the King of Ruritania.Colonel Sapt informs Rassendyll that he
resembles
the King.The Englishman (Rassendyll) comes face-to-face with the King of Ruritania. Both of them look alike. They have the same physical
characteristics
– red hair, long nose, blueeyes. They are of the same height too. The only difference between the two is Rassendyllis
bearded
while the King is
clean-shaven
.Both Colonel Sapt and Fritz Von Tarlenheim inform that Rassendyll should not go toStrelsau. His life would be in danger if he is seen in Strelsau.The King invites Rassendyll for dinner. Black Michael sends a
complimentary
bottle of wine and the King drinks it to the last drop.
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Mizta Arven Ravi

i hate tis summary :P :P

reply10 / 04 / 2011
Ali Abdulkader Morrison

an i also hate this summary

reply06 / 17 / 2011
yang_gembira

ape barang chpter nie

reply03 / 03 / 2011
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