Society and Class Quotes in The Princess Bride

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Quote #10

It turned out, because of the King's health, to be both easy and sad. For with fifty-five days to go, Lotharon began to weaken terribly. (6.72)

Poor King Lotharon doesn't really have much of a role in this book other than being sick and constantly on the verge of death. This means that at any moment, Prince Humperdinck could become king. The funny thing is that the guy could do without all that power and responsibility, because all he wants to do is hang out in his Zoo of Death.