- The Prouds 130
When Molays’ King learned of the king’s intention
to invade them, he sent a letter to King Matthew
“From King Alden, king of the Kingdom of Molays,
to the great King Matthew, king of the Kingdom of Widea.
Greetings, my great King.
We have learned of your intention to invade our
kingdom and we beg Your Majesty to forgive us and
refrain from invading us. We had a treaty with your late
father, King Kendrick, who pledged to protect us, so why
would you invade us without any fault on our part? If we
have offended you, please let us know, and we shall make
up for it. I beg Your Majesty not to invade us, and you will
get as much obedience, taxes, and even soldiers from us as
you wish. We beg your mercy, Our Lord.”
King Alden realized that he was like a weak fly that could
not fight a huge lion like King Matthew. That was why he
sent that undignified letter, however, King Matthew did not
respond to that letter or to the many letters that followed
from King Alden and insisted on invading Molays.
The army of Widea marched to meet the army of
Molays. They were like tigers fighting weak deer.
Commander Reid and his soldiers wanted so badly a
victory that would make up for the disgrace they earned
after their humiliating defeat by the Prouds.
Commander Reid shouted, “Attack.”
The tigers attacked the deer and killed them.
Widea’s soldiers started killing Molays’ soldiers in masses.
Commander Reid attacked Molays’ soldiers fiercely and