In Chapters 9 and 10, The Boss has been in control for some undetermined length of time. Twain does not bother unduly with chronological details. At one tournament, Sir Sagramor, misunderstanding a comment, challenges The Boss to a duel; thus, throughout the novel, this duel is to be constantly remembered, and in Chapter 10, in order for The Boss to become "noble enough" to meet Sir Sagramor, he is encouraged to go on a quest. This prepares us for The Boss's first excursion into the rural parts of the kingdom.
