Iva, loyal servant of the king and citizen of Narnia, to Rilian, King of Narnia, son of King Caspian X, Ruler of Cair Paravel, greeting.
Your majesty, I write to you not on my own behalf but on behalf of a girl who is not yet ten summers but is already one of your most loyal subjects. Her name is Alerei. She has been ill her whole life, therefore, three years ago, instead of sending her to school her father hired me to be her tutor. I believe I have learned much more from her in these three years, than anything she might have learned from me. We have, however, studied your majesty's laws and decisions and in discussing them, Alerei decided that she greatly admired you.
Yesterday, a physician examined Alerei and told her that her case was beyond hope and that she would most likely be dead in a month. Alerei's biggest wish, sire, (beyond the one wish that we know is impossible) is to meet you before she dies. Now I understand that a king has much to do, but if you could possibly take two days to travel to her home and shake her hand and speak to her for a little while, I know she would have this bit of joy to hang on to in the days ahead. I entreat you to respond quickly for she hasn't much time left.
Iva, servant of the king and citizen of Narnia