Name: The Prince and the Pauper - Bedtime Story (BedtimeStory.TV)
Uploaded: 2017-02-15T11:40:07.000Z
Duration: 13 min 24 s
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Once upon a time, a son was born  to a king and queen.

and everyone in the palace rejoiced and  blessed the infant prince.

That same day, another little boy was born  to a very poor family. His name was Tom.

His family was so poor that they rarely had  enough money to buy food.

Prince Edward always had plenty of food and beautiful clothing.

The king doted on his only son and raised him  in love and comfort.

Tom grew up in poverty and hunger  and had to beg strangers for a bite to eat.

Get out, you little brat and  bring back some food or coins.

No. I don't want to pretend  to be a cripple anymore!

Insolent rascal!  Don't you dare come home empty-handed!

Tom left home and wandered the streets aimlessly until he found himself before a magnificent palace.

Seeing Tom's bedraggled appearance,  the guard tried to chase him away.

How dare a filthy urchin like you  wander near the King's palace!?

I was just passing by,  I wasn't doing anything. I swear

Get away from here, or you'll be sorry! Hear me?

The Prince was just returning to the palace from a stroll, when he heard the guard's angry shouts.

This dirty beggar has been lurking around the palace, so I told him to leave.

Why look at the poor thing,  he looks like he hasn't eaten in days!

Your Highness, he probably comes from  the pauper's quarter on the other side of town.

I wish to invite him into the palace and  give him some food.

You there, come with me.  I am inviting you to the palace.

The Prince gave Tom many good things to eat, and when had eaten his fill

Tom, I am Edward.  Tell me about the outside world, Tom.

Well, it is alright I suppose,  only I am always hungry.

Hungry? What is it like?  I have an idea give me your clothes!

I want to try on some comfortable clothes for once.

The two boys exchanged clothes and looked at themselves in a mirror side by side.

They were amazed to see how much alike they looked.

We look just like twins, don t you think?

Why don't you stay here and pretend to be prince,  while I go out and see the world outside!

Tom was hesitant about the whole idea,  but he didn't dare argue with the Prince.

Dressed as a pauper, the Prince walked out of the Palace. The guard frowned at him angrily.

So you have come out at last.  How dare you exploit Prince Edward's generosity!

Guard, do you really believe I'm a pauper? It's me, the Prince!

Are you insane or simply a fool?  Leave now, or suffer the consequences!

What? Wait, It was just a joke,  don't you recognize me?

The guard threw the Prince out of the castle.

Meanwhile Tom's father, who had been searching for him through the streets,

There you are you worthless rascal!  Where have you been hiding?

Ow! How dare you handle me in this manner! Unhand me at once, I am the Prince!

What? Are you taunting your father, now?  I'll teach you a lesson!

Meanwhile in the palace,  Tom was little better off.

However much he tried to tell everyone that he was not Prince Edward, no one would listen.

I am telling the truth!  I am not Prince Edward, I'm just a pauper!

Your Highness, please do not say such things. The king is gravely ill. This is no time for jokes.

It s not a joke! The Prince is out there somewhere and we must find him!

Your Highness, you know that boy you befriended earlier was only a pauper.

Tom had no choice but to continue his masquerade.

The Prince, meanwhile, was beaten by  Tom's father every day.

When will you learn your lesson?  Go out and beg for money!

You are my son, Tom, and don t you forget it!  Do as I say!

The Prince was afraid of him and no longer tried to argue.

As he made his way through the village,  the Prince thought about the things

I can't believe Tom's father treated him  so cruelly.

But no one at the palace would recognize Edward as the true prince.

How can I get back into the palace  if no one recognizes me?

Edward continued to go from door to door, but no one in the village wanted to give him any food.

Edward kept wandering the village, but he couldn't even manage to get one meal a day.

One day, Edward came upon a knight from  a neighboring country whom he had met before.

Once, they had participated in an archery competition together.

Grabbing his chance, Edward reminded him of  the details of their last meeting and

It must be true, you are indeed Prince Edward.

I am. Can you help me return to the palace?

The knight seated the Prince on his horse and they rode to the palace together.

While all this was happening,  the King had died,

and everyone at the palace was focused on  Tom's coronation.

The king is dead, long live the king!  Blow the trumpets!

At that moment, Prince Edward burst into  the throne room.

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