# Epigraph explained — The Great Roxhythe

> Chapter companion for The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer.

## What happens

The epigraph quotes Shakespeare's King Henry IV Part II, posing the question 'Under which King, Bezonian?' which sets the stage for themes of political allegiance and divided loyalties.

## Themes in this chapter

### Loyalty and Betrayal

The epigraph's question directly invokes the central dilemma of choosing allegiance in a time of political upheaval.

### Political Intrigue and Espionage

The query 'Under which King?' hints at the clandestine maneuvering and shifting loyalties characteristic of espionage.

## Key lines

> Under which King, Bezonian?

To which ruler do you pledge your loyalty?

_This line from Shakespeare's play encapsulates the chapter's exploration of political allegiance._

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