A Knight of the Round Table

Introduction

A Knight of the Round Table. Howard used Patrick Ervin as a pseudonym. Cross Plains Library has an original draft of this story.

The story was never published. Howard’s agent, Kline, received the story on July 27, 1934. Probably Kline used Patrick Ervin as a pseudonym for Howard. The original title was “Iron-Clad Fists” and featured Steve Costigan.

Characters

  • Dennis Dorgan: The protagonist, a boxer with a quick temper and a sense of humor about his rough lifestyle.
  • Bill Stark: Steve’s friend, fellow boxer, and partner in the ill-fated venture.
  • Professor Gallipoli Antipodes Jeppard: A delusional man who tricks Steve and Bill into digging in his basement under the pretense of scientific discovery.
  • Spike: Dennis’ loyal bulldog, accompanying him through his misadventures.
  • Jack Pendleton: A wealthy sportsman who inadvertently draws Steve back into the boxing world.
  • Sir Galahad of Oakland: Bill Stark’s alter ego during the medieval armor boxing event.
  • Various club members and law enforcement officials also play roles in the unfolding chaos of the armor-clad boxing match.

Alternative title:

IRON-CLAD FISTS.

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