diff --git a/chain-of-responsibility/README.md b/chain-of-responsibility/README.md
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--- a/chain-of-responsibility/README.md
+++ b/chain-of-responsibility/README.md
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ public class OrcCommander extends RequestHandler {
 
 ```
 
-Th Orc King gives the orders and forms the chain.
+The Orc King gives the orders and forms the chain.
 
 ```java
 public class OrcKing {