“And that would be?”
“Take the vows and become a monk.”
The prince burst into a nervous and sarcastic laugh.
“Oh really! Where did this fantastic idea come from, from some nightmare? Or from the holy sermons of your confessor?”
“Don't joke!” The king reproached him. “It's not madness, it’s the ideal solution.”
“I can't even listen to you. Now understand this: you are the king and you remain so; I am only a prince and I go to India, whether you like it or not. Closed.”
“You won't get on those ships while I'm alive.”
“I know that, but even you can't stop me from leaving the country and going where I want. I will be an ordinary man and finally become the master of my life. How will you stop me?”
“I could have you arrested.”
“Accused of what, majesty?”
“Disobedience and attempted ill
