Publisher's Synopsis
The Royal Banner or Gold and Rubies: A Story for the Young is a novel written by Matilda Horsburgh in 1879. The book tells the story of two young girls, Lady Margaret and Lady Agnes, who live in a castle in Scotland. The girls are friends, but they are very different. Lady Margaret is kind and generous, while Lady Agnes is selfish and mean-spirited.One day, Lady Agnes steals a precious banner from the castle's chapel. The banner is made of gold and rubies and is very valuable. Lady Margaret discovers the theft and tries to convince Lady Agnes to return the banner, but she refuses.As the story progresses, Lady Agnes becomes more and more consumed by her greed and selfishness. Lady Margaret, on the other hand, becomes more determined to do what is right and to help her friend see the error of her ways.The novel is a moral tale that teaches children about the importance of honesty, kindness, and doing the right thing. It is set in a medieval castle and includes themes of friendship, loyalty, and forgiveness. The Royal Banner or Gold and Rubies is a classic children's book that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
