News of Marine’s engagement spread like wildfire across Wales. Locals found it hard to conjure that their princess was finally getting married, what baffled them more was the fact that she was to wed none other than Prince Eric. Latching on to hopes that their fortunes would now turn for the better, every merchant and peasant who once detested the Wellesleys , were now seen rejoicing in the pre-wedding celebration. “The Princess is to wed soon this fall!” the young paperboy ran along shouting the headlines of the day as he distributed The Times newspaper a day after Lord Gandalf & Edgar together announced the wedding date. “I am so elated to hear about our dear Marine, Thorn!” Queen Rose expressed her delight to the King as they boarded the first train to Wales. “I told you it was sup