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Wilks family is the target of one of the duke and the king's most conniving scams. The two cons learn from a young man that Peter Wilkes has just passed away. Peter Wilks's niecesâ??Mary Jane, Susan, and Joanna are about to inherit the family estate, since their mom and dad passed away the year before.
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What was king George's 6 Name before king?
Duke of York - known to his family as Bertie.
Who was the french duke that became king of England in 1066?
William, Duke of Normandy.
The king and the duke in Huckleberry Finn are ultimately?
The king and the duke are con men. Toward the end of the book they get caught and tarred and feathered.
Was Richard Duke of York the same person as Richard III?
No, he wasn't. King Richard III was Richard, Duke of Gloucester before he became king. Richard, Duke of York was someboy else
In 1066 who was the french king?
William, Duke of Normandy was the french king.
How did the duke and the king get money from the wilks family?
The duke and king pretended to be the long-lost brothers of the Wilks family and claimed inheritance rights to their fortune. They convinced the townspeople of their identity through deception and manipulation, ultimately swindling the Wilks family out of their money.
Where do huck hide the wilks treasure?
Huck hides the Wilks family's treasure in the coffin of Peter Wilks before it is buried to keep it safe from the King and the Duke.
Why does the duke and the king impersonate relatives of Peter Wilks?
The duke and the king impersonate relatives of Peter Wilks to deceive the townspeople and claim Peter Wilks' inheritance for themselves. They hope to capitalize on the townspeople's sympathy towards the Wilks family to manipulate the situation in their favor and make off with the money.
How does the king learn about the wilks family?
The king learns about the Wilks family through a conversation with a trusted advisor, a report from a spy, or by receiving official documents detailing their background and status. This information is then presented to the king for review and consideration.
Disgusing themselves as the wilks brothers what is the worst thing the king and the duke do during the scam?
The Wilks Brothers plan to steal the money left in the will.
Who do the Kind and Duke impersonate in Huckleberry Finn?
In "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", the King impersonates Peter Wilks, a deceased Englishman, while the Duke impersonates Reverend Harvey Wilks, Peter Wilks's long-lost brother. They attempt to fraudulently claim Peter Wilks's inheritance by deceiving the townspeople.
Where did Huck hide the Wilks girls inheritance after he stole it from the King and Duke?
Huck hides the Wilks girls' inheritance in the coffins of their deceased relatives, Peter Wilks and his brothers. He places the money in Peter Wilks's coffin, hoping it will be safe there.
How do the king and the duke justify selling the property so soon after the funeral?
They justify it by saying its helping the Wilks sisters
How does the king get information about peter wilks?
The two cons learn from a local young man that Peter Wilks, a fairly wealthy local tanner, has just passed away.
What was the first thing that cast doubt on the authenticity of the king being Peter Wilks's English brother?
The first thing that cast doubt on the authenticity of the king being Peter Wilks's English brother was when he couldn't remember details about their childhood and family members. This raised suspicions among the townspeople and the Wilks family members.
To whom did Huck tell the truth about the king and the duke and their plan to swindle the girls and the real brothers?
Mary Jane
Where did Huck hide the money?
He gives it to Judge Thatcher for safekeeping so that Pap can't get it
