Chapter
Eleven
Fateful
Decision
The pauper had
designated an appointed time for him to confide his purpose and feelings for
the princess. He has long agonized in determining the appropriate season and
means to disclose his heart to Alythia, and he has finally reached certitude
and courage to tell her how much he loves her. He had prepared his heart for
this.
The beacons have
prayed and have given their consent. They have surmised that it will not serve
the princess if he will remain silent.
“You are truly in
love with her. Your love for her resounds in your speech and actions. And you
can no longer keep it to yourself. Do not mislead her.
“You have labored in
praying for her. Take courage. The Great Master has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and love and discipline. Your mind will continue to race to and
fro but it will not rest until you speak to her. Rest your anxieties and do not
assume things that are yet to happen.
“Prepare your heart.
Do not scorn her if she does not reciprocate your love and good intentions.”
These were the words
of the beacons to the pauper. They have given their counsel very well. They
pointed him to the only one who could do exceedingly marvelous things beyond
the comprehension of any mortal being. The beacons have illumined his minds
very well and aided him in processing the issues of his heart. They did not
declare anything that would give the pauper false hopes. Thus they represented
the counsel of the Great Master.
It is for the pauper
now to take the step of faith to declare his love for Princess Alythia. The
appointed time he had designated is nearer than before.
His heart races.
His mind rattled.
His hands quivering
and sweaty.
His throat dried with
expectation and uncertainty.
He will find out
soon... very soon!
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