CHAPTER FOURTEEN:
BUNGLED ATTEMPT
Once in the palace, Ratt rapidly accompanied Irikah to the extreme left hall. There had been sweat on his face, but he did not bother to wipe it.
“ Kindly take your seat here while I inform the King of your arrival,” he said, ushering her into a round wooden chair.
“ Thanks, my son.”
Ratt went to His Majesty King William IV. He saw in the main hall.
“ Long life, Your Majesty!” he greeted and bowed low.
“ The King shall live forever! What is it, Ratt?” The King coughed just once and paid rapt attention to him.
“ I am here to inform you of the presence of an unfamiliar visitor in the palace, Your Majesty,” Ratt had said back, again bowing low.
“ A visitor today Saturday? I am sure you are aware not to break this protocol, Ratt, aren’t you?” gr
