Theobold

And of course, under the reign of Theobold the Great, speaking to Henry and his roommates was forbidden.

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Edmund had been right—Theobold was the worse of the two.

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“Theobold Archer IV,” Lord Havelock called, and Theobold strode pompously forward, received the quill and ink with a slight bow, and stepped to the table, where he skimmed and promptly signed the Code of Chivalry.

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“No reason,” Theobold said, turning back around in the pew with a knowing smirk.

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Theobold sneered and went again, making no adjustment.

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“I was supposed to fence against Theobold, but we switched.”

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His blood was boiling with hatred toward Theobold, who knew perfectly well that Rohan had been expelled, and probably knew just as well that Rohan was innocent of his accused offense.

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Before Henry could protest, Theobold had grabbed the bell guard and pulled the sword from his hand.

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“Do you see?” the fencing master said, now addressing not just Theobold but the entire class.

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Instead of working on improving, Theobold fought as though winning were the most important part, as though every practice match was a bloody battle that had to be won.

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