"John! I heard the village outside our castle boards had an outside visitor. Is that why you have been asking to see me?" The Royal guard bowed his head as the King descended down the stairs with his messenger by his side.
"Yes, your Majesty. I was going to deliver the news to you as soon as I got inside the castle but I was delayed" The king nodded gesturing for him to follow as he walked towards the dining hall.
"I hope you don't mind my family joining the conversation," He said getting a smile from John.
"I see Prince Henry has improved significantly in duels against the men I taught for battle" The king smiled in pride looking at the shy man sitting beside him.
"I am proud, although I wish he would be a bit outspoken" Henry looked down, twirling his spoon against the bowl.
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