The King’s face was alight with
joy when he surveyed the gathering assembly of messengers from the far flung
regions of his kingdom.
After
formalities were dispensed with, he called upon Harold first of all to bring
his report.
“How
many have you found that are eager to attend the wedding of my beloved son?” he
cried, and Harold was sure there was a youthful lilt in his voice. “If there
are more than expected, we have plenty of time to make arrangements for more
food and housing.”
