The Pirate's Map
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“I could tell you, but you may not believe me,” said Will in a haughty manner with a hint of amusement.
“Humph, try me,” said Mr Sheffield.
“Oh, do tell us,” said Mrs Sheffield.
So over the course of the few days that Will stayed in his old home, he told his family everything that had happened since he had left. His mother was amazed, but his father and brothers were sceptical. Soon they were completely convinced when a herald arrived at their home one day to announce that Will and his family were invited to the Queen’s ceremony.
The Queen held the ceremony, celebrating her new victories and honouring those who had taken part in it, at her new palace in London. All of Matilda’s family was there, including Katherine, who brought along Gilbert (who wished he was twenty years younger and had chosen a more adventurous career) and Rose (who wished she was twenty years younger when she saw Prince Henry). Once the ceremony was done, the Queen clapped her hands for the music and dance to begin.
Some moments after, the Prince had just finished talking with the Queen and then started to make his way toward the dancing crowd. His eyes were searching until he spotted Matilda. Her right hand had joined Will’s right hand, palm to palm, while they turned, circling in a dance; their gazes locked. The Prince smiled and then left, knowing that she would not be dancing with anyone else.