“Beloved friend,
It has been long, we soothed our hearts with wine. My heart rejoices to dine with you at dinner. A true friend is better than a bad brother and that is who you are, a true friend.”
King Robert went to his room and showed the letter to his wife.
“Should I send this letter to the four other kings? This is a fine opportunity to strangle King Eric to death, but I can’t do it because of our friendship.”
“True, he is your friend. And according to his words, you were better than a bad brother. He is coming to dine with you. Show some compassion.”
The king took a pen and a sheet of paper and wrote:
“My Lord,
It will be a nice and an honor on my part to dine with you. Come over, my hands are wide open.”
The king gave one of his servants to give it to
