King Larken on the other hand, had written Lucy. He knew Walter was under Lady Wicks.h.i.+re's employment and as such, could not be touched at will.

Lucy Stared at the letter while nibbling on pastries. It read;

Your Ladys.h.i.+p, Esteemed d.u.c.h.ess of Wicks.h.i.+re,

I have come to some information that a certain Walter Krain, who is under your employment, is pursuing my niece; one dare not imagine what for. I dare not look down on his person, as it would be looking down on yours, but my precious niece is not only a princess, but daughter of Blood King Jin Ke. I would like to know what you see of this and want to know his qualifications to court my niece. If he not be in your trust or acting on your behalf, I dare say he would be dead as I write this letter to you. I think not for myself, but for the interest of the involved parties.

Respectfully,

King Larken of Juhntt.

Lucy chuckled at his words. Was he asking permission to kill Walter, or asking for Walter to stop courting Lady Steinhouse?

"Too bad, this lady has never been a matchmaker before. The marriage I over see, must end at the altar." Lucy smiled and s.h.i.+lla trembled, while the other two maids continued in their task as though they had not heard a word.

Lucy ordered s.h.i.+lla bring a pen and paper and she replied;

His Majesty, King Larken,

This lady has intentions for a wedding less grand, yet more important than yours. I wish it happen before you take your bride. This is a task I give to you entirely. It shows His Majesty's great skill to come to the knowledge of these two's intentions, even before I let it be known. A woman once married, needs not a large wedding. This must be done in silence, yet with grace. Though small, it must be worthy of the blood king's daughter. Madame D'hiule has prepared a dress and the Holy Tower has a date prepared. This lady's task, I hope His Majesty would take to heart and execute in a manner worthy of my esteemed self.

With great expectations,

Lucy Sharterux, d.u.c.h.ess of Wicks.h.i.+re.