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Tom is preoccupied with his dreams the next day. He wanders aimlessly and ventures further than he has ever been. He winds up in Charing Village. He finds himself near the palace at Westminister and is in awe of its architecture. His one passion of seeing a prince suddenly seems possible.
The gates are guarded by soldiers. There are other people hoping for a glimpse of the royals. Tom becomes excited when he sees a prince through the bars. The guards push him away.
The prince witnesses this and is angered by the boy's treatment. He orders that Tom be admitted. He gives Tom food and sends the servants away s
