Steward, Court went on, we will not need the queen's crown after all. Yes, your majesty. Wellington, I will not need that ring either. I am so sorry, sir, Wellington said. Banyan? Court said. Your majesty? I wish to buy this farm, lock, stock, and barrel. Sienna's eyes bulged. What? Court did not look at her. What's your price, Banyan? No! Sienna said immediately. You can't do that! I can do whatever I want, he shot back. I am the sovereign king. If I so wish to burn this place to the ground, I shall do it. Do not dare to tell me what I can and cannot do, stable girl. Banyan, name your price, any price. Banyan looked nervous. A hundred thousand gold coins? Sold. Banyan nearly fainted. He had to rest on Mrs. Crockery. Wellington? Sir? he said. Pay the man one hundred thousand gold coins. Sir, this tavern is not even worth a hundred thousand silver coins! Shut up, Wellington. Do as I say.
Yes, your majesty. It shall be done. Court turned to Sienna. I own your stall. Sienna was getting angry, her fists shaking. You do not own me, your majesty! I told you not to call me that, Court said. And now you will have no reason to ever call me it again. Wellington, come and kneel before me. Wellington hurried forward, kneeling before his king. Sir? website Chancellor, Court said, looking up, witness this. The chancellor came closer. Sire? I, King Court Cornelius Cross, do so endow you, William Whitley Wellington— Sir, you can't! Wellington cried, looking up. Shut up, Wellington! Court shouted. I do so endow you with the crown and bequeath upon you kingship! He placed the crown on Wellington's head. Then he took off his kingly mantle and threw it around Wellington's shoulders. Rise and take your place as sovereign king of Avelot! Wellington shot up. Your majesty, have you lost your mind? Court knelt before Wellington. Your majesty, I do not understand the question.
I am but a humble tavern owner. I am your servant! A king may relinquish his crown to any he chooses. Is this not the law, chancellor? So it is, the chancellor said, though never have I witnessed it put into effect. Court looked around. Why is no one else bowing? Should we not all bow to our new king? Long live the king! Everyone bowed, Banyan, Mrs. Crockery, Homa, Betilly, Kathree, the priest, the steward, the chancellor, even all the guards, shouting out together, Long live the king! Sienna did not bow. Court glanced up at her. Sienna, you are committing high treason by not bowing before the king. Is one hanging in a lifetime not enough for you? It's quite all right! Wellington said quickly. Rise, please, everyone, rise. Court stood up, looking at milaci.ro Sienna. Are you satisfied?