QUESTIONS

"Mr. Sylvester, it's nice to see you, I thought you wouldn't make it, make yourself comfortable, we don't have much time to spend we need to hurry with the marriage, so how are the marriage plans going, what are the things that need to be done, eh the... rites, said the king right-hand man Earl. 

My inlaw we are arranging it just give us a little time he laughed, you white men are so... Impatient, we are trying to finalize it with our elders, but Mr... This your name is very hard. 

"It's called Earl he said"

Yes, Mr. Earl, but who is this prince my daughter is getting married to, are you not supposed to introduce us, said Mr Sylvester. 

He is Prince Leo His Majesty's third son, you will see on him the day of the wedding.

"ok ooooh, I will take my leave, my next visit will be to give you the list. 

"And when will that be, asked Earl"

On Friday, yes, said Mr Sylverster. And he left. 

"Don't I have a say in this catastrophe called a marriage, said Prince Leo who has been hiding behind the curtains all along. 

"Am but only a messenger, neither you nor I can refuse the order of the king. All your brothers are married with kids, and your father the king is only looking out for you. Said Earl. 

But those you speak of are in their thirties and forties am only twenty years and I can find myself a wife when am ready. 

"You need to keep your position! "

"Don't you get it? If not you and your mother's position are in danger they have been planning to get you and your mother kicked out, and the best you can do is get married and have a son, my prince your Father the king is only trying to save you, and this country is going to help you, and your betrothed I heard she is a very smart young lady. Said Earl and laughed. 

"But she will be mocked and be unhappy in our kingdom, said Leo. "

"Then it is your job to be her shield and happiness said Earl. "

Just make sure not to get seen till the day of the wedding, he said and carried a palm wine(a drink made from a palm tree )inside a calabash(a native pot made out of clay), ah I so much love this drink, you want some my prince? 

"No thanks, he said. 

Such a cranky boy, you should loosen up sometimes, my lord.