To His Majesty, King Sedrick

[Princess Emmaline Carlisle]

After a night of thinking about it and decision making, Emma sat down and penned a letter to her father, one she intended to send by personal courier to the King. Lady Rosalie was tapped for that role, prepared to ride back to the Lake with the sealed parchment.


Father -

I do not know if this is something noteworthy, but I felt it should be brought to your attention. Yesterday, we had a strange visitor to the castle, claiming first to be from west of Arton, then let it slip that he was connected with the nobility of Arton. A wealthy merchant-noble named Marcus, who has since been directed to the lakeside to join the Court. He has a strange accent that I do not recognize, but the questions asked made me a little uneasy.

Please advise me on what should be done. Neither Rosalie nor I gave our true names, nor our ranks, as we spoke with him. We felt it best we keep our identities out of his hands. It may be nothing, but recalling my promise to you, I wished to inquire if I am overreacting.

I eagerly await your counsel, Father.

with love,

Emmaline



King Sedrick Carlisle, Lady Rosalie St. Claire