Master Ammad and Princess Augusta announced their engagement during the celebratory dinner for King Federico and Queen Ignacia. Everybody was surprised but happy for the new couple. "When do you plan to get married?" King Federico asked jovially. The master looked at the princess with love in his dark eyes. "As soon as possible," Princess Augusta said saucily, "but if Muhammad wanted to go home immediately--we'll elope!" "Oh, Augusta! Of course, we want to see you married!" Queen Ignacia exclaimed. "You were alone for so long!" The princess did not tell her parents about Piao Cortez. "Would you like that, my love?" she asked Master Ammad while flashing to all the large topaz gemstone on the ring that had been given to her. "Yes, my love!" The master squirmed and flushed red when he

