By Order of the King

rly in the morning. Lennox thanked him profusely for his

as the company had moved away, and a

his office, but a step before entering, h

to be heard over the distance that sepa

he clerk approached him, h

s left. Also I would like you to check the names of the young ladies I have chosen

"Tell me, Glenn. I have wor

and bowed his head. "I didn't complete the

. "Come in with me, and I'll help you." The King walke

and Glenn placed the papers h

es as the King studied the papers, try

eeded as I have asked. Now, as far as the young ladies, you have written six out of ten, and I agree with those names. I will write t

l of thought before I finally asked for your help, and that only because the days were running

y, and immediately Glenn shut his mouth and look

nnounced a little later,

o I can hear them aga

Tailor, Keeler daughter of Lord Baran Mason, Meegan daughter of Lord C

orrectly, and now you can go, Glenn," he

wish, Your highness

ch one more breath, the o

ittle while ago and requested an audienc

ad him to the throne room

after offering a light and elegant bow

lcolm. He finished some urgent office work

en the King was inside the room did the door close – he saw Lor

in the doorway looking at him, he immediately

al to make such a long journey," said the

"Yes indeed, it is somet

ing urged as he walked t

ng the King what he came to say to him. For him, it was an important matter, and he h

dinner with Lord Lennox. It didn't go well. He refused t

ession. "Okay, I'll tell my clerk to note it

my King, but that's not all I want to

s throne, puffing. "Oka

ake advantage of y

m nod with his h

ast chance to find a husband because there were no other young me

lm, and I told you I was in a

will be briefer. I wish to apply for Skye's pros

on, and he pursed his lips. He

s selfishness. He understood that he

re either widowers or rascals, and no parents ever

could apply for a wido

is side, and this man demanding that Skye fulfill her marital duties?" The King asked,

will comment on and make fun of." He insisted confidently, using vali

of the throne and squee

that it is an order." The K