Courtyard

Richard smiled to reassure her

This won't be necessary, if you wish to stay. But first, I want to make me sure that he is the right man for you. I care for your happiness so much, dear..

He said and looked around courtyard

Juliet ran across the court yard heading for her horse she couldn't take it anymore here.

Thoughtfully, I walked through the Courtyard with a latter from my mother that I just received in my hand.
I sighed. Sometimes she was so annoying...
As I walked by, I noticed Lady Bergman.
I didn't talk to her very much and I knew very little about her.
However, from what I heard and from what I saw myself, she seemed to me a very kind and gentle woman.
I approached her: "Gute Morgen, Frau Bergmann", I said kindly

Inge was sitting on a bench reading a book. She was lost in her thoughts when she heard someone calling her name. When she raised up her heard and she recognized Princess Valerie, she stood up quickly

"Oh..Your Highness! Forgive me, I haven't heard you to arrive. Good morning.."

She curtsied

Valerie smiled kindly and shook her head while raising her hand:

"No, please, stay seated, my lady. There's no need" she invited her "How are you?"

"What were you reading?" she asked curiously.

Inge smiled and she sat down again

"I am very well, Your Highness, thank you for asking. Oh I am reading an english book: "The Canterbury Tales", written by Geoffrey Chaucer. That's my favourite book. Have you read it?"

She asked

Valerie set next to her and nodded, keeping her smile, that became even brighter when she mentioned the book.

"Oh, yes, of course!" she exclaimed "I can't choose a favorite tale among all of them, actually... but.. I really like The Knight's Tale, the Physician's Tale, the Prioress's Tale and... oh, you see? I can't chose!" she laughed amused.

Inge smiled after her. Valerie always made her feel comfortable in her presence

"Oh I see you know english literature very well, Your Highness. Usually I read during my free time. Before my son's birth, I spent much time reading. But now Leo keeps me very busy.."

She admitted looking down at her book still keeping her smile

Valerie smiled sweetly and looked at the book, as Inge was doing.

"How is he?" she asked gently "It must be such a big joy to have a child..." she thought with loud voice "I would like to have a child, a male one, one day..." she moved her eyes to the letter in her hands.

Inge smiled closing her book

"Oh I am sure you will, Your Highness. You are very young. So you have time for children.."

She noticed the letter in her hands and asked curiously

"What is it, Your Highness? If I may ask.."

"Oh, this..."

Valerie sighted

"It's from my mother" she said trying to smile "Again..."

"It's always the same: she wants me to marry. It seems the most important thing in the world for her" she said snorting.

Inge shrugged and she sighed at the same time

"Oh I fear it's the same for every girl, Your Highness. My poor mother wanted me married too. I am pretty sure that you'll marry for love, in spite of you belong to royality. You deserve it.."

She said smiling friendly

Juliet walked the courtyard she was even bigger then before. She was whispered to her ladies in waiting after had come back from her home land and the passing of her father and her brother becoming king. She missed Alfonso of Aragon who came to see her in her kingdom.

I had been invited to Bavaria and I was meeting with King Richard and my sisters Eleanor and Isabella were both here too. I had arrived with a large retinue with many men too. I meet with a young servant and I tell him to inform the king of my arrival.

I went down to the courtyard and as I arrived I saw a large group of people there with a grand carriage. The man getting out I could only think must have been the Emperor Ferdinand.

I went over and approached him.
"Emperor Ferdinand it is an honour to meet you may I welcome you to the beautiful Kingdom of Bavaria. I am Lady Anne Duchess of Cleves. I trust you had a safe journey?"

As i got out of the carriage I noticed coming across the courtyard was a beautiful lady.
I stopped as she spoke to me and then I replied.

"I am honoured to meet you lady Anne that is indeed a lovely name. I do hope that all the people I have bought with me will be okay for his Grace.

My journey was indeed quite pleasant thank you lady Anne. Sometimes I find these journeys to different nations can be quite tiring. May I ask lady Anne when do I meet his Grace?"

"I thank you kindly for your nice comments my lord. What is it like Your Grace to rule over such a vast empire"?

"King Richard will meet with you in his throne room my lord. If you would like to follow me I shall lead the way for you. I am also told your two sisters are here as well." I say kindly too him.

I was beginning to like this young Duchess I saw before me and I kindly accepted her offer.

"The Holy Roman Empire is indeed very vast my lady at times even I struggle to keep up with it. I do however set order in the land too however I deem necessary. Many see me as a strong ruler too. Most of the time now I spend time in Portugal with my wife.

Please lead the way to the throne room my lady I look forward to meeting your king and to seeing my sister's."

Inigo reached Bavaria after learning that Emperor Ferdinad I was going there to speak with King Richard. His carriage stopped in the courtyard. He got off from it and looked around. Noticing that the Emperor was already there, he came closer and bowed deeply

Majestad..I'm happy and honured of meeting you here..

Also, he noticed a lady with him and bowed deeply before her as well

Mi senora..forgive my manners. I'm Inigo Lopez Mendoza, Spanish Ambassador..

I turn to see Inigo arriving in Bavaria and I greet him.

"Master Ambassador so glad you could make it here to Bavaria. We can indeed discuss matters whilst we are here"

Inigo nodded at his words

I hope so, Majestad. I'm here for this. King Richard has been kind inviting you at his court. Hope I can help you in some way..

He replied

I look at my ambassador.

"I am indeed glad to have you here Inigo I do hope that you can help to come to some agreement with his Grace King Richard. As for our matter I wanted to speak to you about we shall do it later when we have time my lord"