Whipping Boy, The

Jemmy, is a young orphan now living in a castle. As the whipping boy, he bears the punishment when the arrogant Prince Horace (known as Prince Brat) misbehaves, for it is forbidden to spank the heir to the throne. The boys have nothing in common and even less reason to like one another. But when they find themselves taken hostage by highwaymen after running away, they are left with no choice but to trust each other. Upon their return, the Prince requests that the King protect Jemmy. The king grants the request under the agreement that the next time they runaway, they include the king.