Odette knew that Prince Alexander was just being courteous. It was practically impossible for her to walk a long bridge while wearing such a heavy, puffy dress that swept the floor.
But she still couldn't help but complain, "Why don't you just let me wear my tunic, Your Highness? I can walk if I wear something less heavy."
"You're meeting the king. He may be a feeble old man, but he is still my old man," Prince Alexander explained. "He has been a king for a long time, as he had me when he was sixty. So, despite his appearance, he is still very wise and strictly follows tradition. If I want to present a woman by my side to meet him, the least I could do is to adorn you with beautiful jewelry and a nice dress."
