Chapter 80

"It sounds like my darling wife has a plan."

"I do, but it will need your help."

The next morning, they began a running and public discussion on the possible names of their child. Alexandra argued that it was the unborn prince or princess's duty to bear the name that would free the Kingdom of Sopo. Herbert would say that duty was for those who chose it, not for babies and children. Soon everyone in the castle was familiar with both sides of the argument. People took sides and argued in markets and pubs. Slips of paper with possible names for the baby found their way to the castle door where they were collected in a basket and made available for the royal couple. Herbert and Alexandra were careful to keep their discussion polite and often walked hand in hand while they batted around names. As a result, the people followed their example and laughed and joked about the possibilities.