Chapter 8
touring alone
For what seemed like another hour they sat atop the horses, watching the people and waving. Soon enough Nelia couldn’t help but wave along with Suring. She knew no one cared about her being there, but the joy radiating from the crowd was enough to elevate her mood. When women and children waved at her, she waved back. The mayor of Croizante came out, bowing deeply to the Prince before stepping up to the microphone to give a short speech in honor of his visit. Nelia noticed that two of the guards had somehow slipped in before them and were now standing at attention around a certain door.
Once the mayor finished speaking, the crowds dispersed to the outer courts, where they were given a banquet. Two men from the castle guided Prince Pokoj and Nelia toward the door
