" Please, father "the scared child tried to remedy the situation " I did not explain myself well. She always tells me that I must be obedient and not discuss your orders, nor those of the councilors and the teacher; but also that I must love you, because you are a good king and a good father ... oh, I don't know how to say, but here ... you must not reproach her.”
" No, you're right, I'd be unfair if I did.”
" And then my mother is really good and kind, you know, and if you were mean to her, I would defend her even at the cost of offending you.”
" My child, you have guts! “ the king teased, but with affection. "In short, would you even feel like challenging me to a duel and risk being locked up in this lonely tower?”
" Yes.”
"Wouldn't you be afraid, little paladin?"
" Maybe. And were
