Chapter 36
When Robin got back to his room that evening, he spent the time before bed writing letters home. The first one was for his parents. He shared his excitement over meeting Prince Richard and all the things he had been learning. The second letter was for Marian. As he wrote, he thought about how much he missed her. It seemed like an eternity since he had seen her. He was now nearly 17 years old and had begun thinking of his future. He decided now was the time to do what he had been wanting to do, but had been too nervous to do.
Dearest Marian,
It seems so long since I have seen you. I miss you terribly. There is not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I wish you had been here with me today. The most exciting thing happened. I met Prince Richard. He watched our mock battle today and it was so exciting that he thought we did well.
I have been doing a lot of thinking these past few weeks. My 17th birthday is nearing and I have been pondering the future. I would like to talk with you when I return about that future and your part in it. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours always,
Robin
Robin got his letters ready and placed them in the basket for the rider to deliver tomorrow. He then blew out his candle and lay on his pillow. As he closed his eyes, visions of Marian's smile were behind his lids and he fell asleep with a happy grin across his face.