His voice deepened and grew louder,
“It was only when I learnt a year or so ago that Zokāla was in danger of being conquered by one of her neighbours that I knew I had to save her and provide her with the modern weapons which are essential if she is to survive as an independent country.
“My father before he died, knew what I intended to do and, as he gave me his blessing, he said,
‘You must save Zokāla and when you reign over her, as I should do if I lived to survive King Milko who has no son, wear my decorations as well as your own because they are to me the most precious treasures I possess’.”
As he finished speaking, Prince Vladilas threw out his arms and said,
“In the name of my father and as the husband of your future Queen, I ask you to accept me as your Leader, your ruler and t
