- The Prouds 32
The young boy listened to that phrase, which
echoed deeply in his mind.
A few days later, Matthew was declared the king of
the country. Senior figures and nobles of the kingdom came
to Fitoma Palace to declare allegiance to him. The young
king sat on his throne intimidated by that grand view. To
his right stood the three guardians after declaring allegiance
to him. While senior figures and nobles of the kingdom
approached him from the left side, shook his hand, declared
allegiance, and bowed to him as he sat on his throne. Then
they moved on to the three guardians, shook their hands,
and declared allegiance to them as guardians of the throne.
Suddenly, that important strong man, Reid came.
The new king felt relieved to see him.
Reid greeted Matthew, bowed, held his hand, and
spoke humbly, “Your loyal servant, My Lord. I sincerely
declare allegiance to you as the king of our kingdom.”
He paused for a while and added, “I shall always
stay loyal to you, My Lord, for the rest of my life.”
Then, he kissed the king’s hand and walked away.
What just happened? This great man bows to me
and kisses my hand? thought the king.
King Matthew had several feelings. He felt afraid.
He also had a sense of immense respect, as that great man
would not have kissed his hand, despite his young age, if it
was not because Matthew was a great man who was feared
by the whole kingdom. The most important feeling
provoked by these actions, was the king’s sense of
tranquility due to being respected by such a great strong
man.