It seemed an impossible and desperate undertaking, considering the premises. He also had to try if he wanted to get out of there with his head held high.
“I do not need to until wait tomorrow, gentlemen, nor to consult my advisers to give you an answer,” the king began with a strong voice that immediately turned into giggles on those immobile faces and provoked scandalized murmurs.
“Are you sure, majesty?” asked the abbot. “Do you not believe that prudence is a necessary virtue at this time?”
“I thank you, Father, for your concern, but I believe that now there are other virtues more important and I do not intend to put another day between the proposals made by the noble dean and my answer. Time would not bring me any advice, but just more tension and nervousness. The noble judge said th
