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marriage to Hammond or his brother. And I shall appoint
one of them in a high position either as a big minister in my
state or as the commander of my army.”
The king was ready to do anything to make the
Prouds his allies. Also, he thought no one was more
qualified than them to marry his daughter and lead his
army.
Milton was astonished by what he heard and wanted
to pinch himself in order to make sure that he was not
dreaming.
He smiled. “This is the kind of generosity you are
known and famous for, King of all kingdoms.”
Milton returned to the Prouds’ land feeling eager and
impatient to tell Hammond about the offer.
After a short while, he went to see his friend.
“I have been to Cintana, Hammond, and I have got
a message for you from King Matthew,” said Milton.
The leader asked angrily, “How could you go there
after all that happened between us?”
“Hammond, I did not go there on my own,” Milton
replied smartly. “The king sent for me, and I only went to
see what he wanted.”
“And what is his message?” asked the leader as he
started to calm down.
The messenger replied, “The king wants peace...”