- The Prouds 274
a daughter of a king. Therefore, her final decision was to
obey the princess’s orders and keep silent.
The leader returned to the land of the Prouds.
When Florrie learned of his return, she lay on her
bed, covered herself with a blanket, and started crying
heavily.
He entered the house smiling and started looking for
his wife until he entered the bedroom and saw her that way.
He frowned. “What is wrong, Florrie?”
She did not reply.
He walked to her, sat on the bed next to her, put his
hand on her, and asked again, “What is wrong, Florrie? Has
anyone of my people bothered you?”
She got up. “Your brother Jarvis...”
“What did Jarvis do?” he asked in wonder.
She started crying even louder and heavier.
“What did he do?” he asked again.
She replied, crying, “He came into the house... to
our bedroom planning to rape me... and when I resisted, he
tried to kill me until I called out for help and people
rescued me.”
When Hammond heard what she said, massive rage
invaded him. He could not believe what he had heard, and
his eyes almost turned completely red of anger. Anything
could happen, but violating his honor. He might forgive
violations to his dignity, glory, wealth, or even the lives of