I am the youngest son of the King of France.  Today my father gave me terrible news!  He said that I would have to marry the daughter of the king of one of our surrounding kingdoms.  He says it is for the good of the kingdom, because it will help maintain their loyalty to France.  I am only a boy of thirteen years old, and am not yet ready to go out into the world and get married.  Why could he not have asked one of my older brothers?  It understand why he needs me to do this, but there is just no way I can!  What should I do?  I must talk to him as soon as possible!

I am so scared. I talked to my father, and he said that I can't say no to this.  I have done about all I can to get out of having to leave France and marry some foreign royalty, but there is nothing I can do.  Maybe I could run away, but then I will be chased by all my father's men and killed if I am caught.  I suppose all I can do is obey my father.  Of course I will be leaving my whole life behind, but there is the chance of adventure and possible riches and fame. Wish me luck!



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