'Cassandra! I just don't want it. You are the crown princess and not a farmer's daughter!

You need protection! "Duncan said sternly

He called her by her full name.

"I know father. But the life of the crown princess is just so boring! Every day the same.

I just want adventure. "" Cassandra replied guilty.

For a moment Duncan was silent.

"" I understand that, Cassie. But this is no longer possible. I'm always so worried when you're suddenly gone. "

Duncan said a little quieter now.

"But daddy ..." Cassandra began.

"No, I don't want to hear it Cassandra! You are not leaving anymore. This is my decision and I will stick to that.

If you do not obey me, I will have to take strict measures! "He said angrily.

Cassandra remained silent and looked down.

"Did you understand me?" Duncan asked seriously

"Yes, father ..." Cassandra said softly. She still didn't look at him.

''Good!''

Without saying anything, Cassandra turned and walked quickly outside.

Duncan was smart enough to say nothing when she walked away.

When Cassandra closed the door of her father's office behind him, tears filled her emerald eyes.

She went back to her own chambers. Her head bowed so staff couldn't see her grief.

It was unfair, she thought. Why wasn't she allowed to have fun like all the other children.

She always had to behave like a real lady-in-waiting.

Apparently it didn't matter to her father that it just wasn't really in her, she just had to do it.

She was already very limited in what she was allowed to do.

Everywhere she went she had to have knights with her to protect her. She could take care of herself.

And now the only thing she enjoyed so much was taken away from her. She always enjoyed sneaking out of the castle,

going into the forest, and practicing with her sling. She felt free. Now even that was no longer allowed!

Her father always didn't like it ... but it wasn't such a big deal if she did. Now, as she grew older,

her responsibilities increased and she could no longer be so boyish and wild. She thought it was terrible.

This only increased the temptation.

The only thing she wanted now ... was to go to Horace.