Today l am going to see Elard to tell him of this new royal birth.
“They named him Eustace” l explained.
“Good, that’s a reasonable name” my friend said.
“l know” l said looking over the balcony.
“Anyway how have things been at the palace?” l asked.
“Great” he replied. “I’m expecting a tenth grandchild already” he said.
“That’s very good for you” l said. “I’m so happy for you” l said laughing.
“Yeah, yeah” he said smiling.
“What’s this child going to be called” l said.
“Elitha if it’s a girl” he replied.
“Do you think Dalia and Cygmous love each other?” l asked.
“Maybe, maybe not” he replied.
“You should have seen the happiness in Cygmous’ eyes today, he looked so over
joyed” l said.
“We all act like that when we have children” said Elard.
“l know but I’m happy for them you know” l said.
“yeah but don’t be alarmed but when you first came to Heartfield you were
meant to marry Cygmous” whispered Elard.
“How do you know?” l asked strictly.
“Gossip” my unicorn friend replied.
“Oh” l said bowing my head.