Both Uses of
privation
in
The Prince and The Pauper
- I fought out my long probation in the continental wars, tasting sumptuously of hard knocks, privation, and adventure; but in my last battle I was taken captive, and during the seven years that have waxed and waned since then, a foreign dungeon hath harboured me.†
Chpt 12 *privation = lack of basic things needed to live in a satisfactory manner
- Presently he said, in a mild voice— "Thy wits seem touched, poor stranger; doubtless thou hast suffered privations and rude buffetings at the world's hands; thy looks and dress betoken it.†
Chpt 25privations = things that are lacking which are needed to live in a satisfactory manner