Chapter 6 The princess’s knight 1 (2/2)
”Can I accompany you?” William asked.
”Yes of course.” I said.
William smiled and walked beside me.
When we entered Richard's courtyard I saw not far from where we were standing grandpa Robert and Richard. They were holding wooden swords. Grandpa was teaching Richard with sword techniques.
”Stand steady and feet apart. Find your balance. Hold the sword with both your hands. Feel them as an extension of your own arms.” Grandpa said.
”Grandpa, Richard.” I greeted them when we got near.
”Good morning Alicia.” Grandpa said.
”Sister!” Richard said enthusiastically. But then his face turned sour when he saw William beside me.
”Good morning general Robert, crown prince Richard.” William said.
”The morning was good just a while ago but now it was not so much.” Richard mumbled.
”Hush Richard, don't be disrespectful.” Grandpa said. ”Good morning William.” He greeted William.
”Hmph.” Richard made a sour face.
”Did I do something to offend the prince?” William whispered to me.
”Don't worry you didn't.” I giggled. ”I'm just afraid he has a sister complex.”
”Ohhh..” William said understanding Richard's actions.
”Alicia it's good you have come here.” Grandpa said.
”What is it grandfather?” I asked curious.
”You know that every prince and princess of
the royal family has a personal knight to serve as their body guard when they turn fourteen.” Grandpa said.
”Yes, I know grandpa.”