Love Among the Nobles

ents together whenever they could. They would often go on long walks in the woods, w

e up. "William, what do you think we should do about your

My father is a proud man, and he has very specific ideas about who I should marry. He's always wanted me to

surely he can see that we love each other.

dmiration. "Yes, my dear, we would make a very good match. But

n. "What if we could find a way to prove to your father that I would be a good wife for you? May

, that's a good idea. We could find a w

event for the poor? We could invite all the important people in the realm, and I could show them that

hinking. "That's a wonderful idea, my lo

the important people in the realm, including William's father and the other lords and ladies. Elizabeth spent hours sewing a

in their finest clothes and eager to see what the night would bring. William stood at the entrance, greetin

her wit and intelligence. She spoke passionately about her desire to help th

He kept scanning the crowd for his father, hoping to catch a glimpse o

making his way across the room. He could feel his heart pounding in his c

th fear and anticipation. For a moment, there was silence in

admit that I was skeptical about your suitability as a

for my son, I can no longer deny that you are a lady of great worth and

from his seat and walked towards her. He took her hand in his and placed a g

ms around Lord Northwood's neck and hugged hi

. He knew that his father's approval meant everything to Elizabet

d happiness. William and Elizabeth danced together under t

stole away to a quiet corner of the garden. They sat together on a bench, w

" Elizabeth whispered. "W

er forehead. "Yes, we are," he said. "

reams. Eventually, Elizabeth turned to William and said, "You know, my lov

" William as

a quiet and simple life, surrounded by the beauty of nature," Elizabeth said w

n his. "Consider it done," he said. "I wil

ure filled with happiness and joy. As the night wore on and the stars began to fade, they rose from their