Once Kit arrived back to the palace, he told his brother Thomas and his father, the King, about his encounter in the forest. Thomas was fascinated with his brother's story. Kit also told them that there was something more about Ella. "How much more?" The King asked. "You've only met her once! How could you know anything about her?" "You told me you knew right away when you met Mother," Kit recalled. The King shook his head. "That's different. Your mother was a princess." "You would have loved her anyway," Kit replied. "And Thomas would have loved her, too." During their talk, the kingdom's doctor was giving the King a checkup. When the doctor arrived, Thomas was told by his father to go outside and play. "Well, how is he?" Kit asked the doctor. He looked at the prince nervously. "Your Majesty…never mind." The King sighed, "If it takes that long to work out a way to say it, I already know." "Father." Kit looked upset as the doctor left the room. "Way of all flesh, boy." The King looked at his son and said, "Come, we shall be late. And punctuality is the…" "Politeness of princes," they said together. Later, after meeting with the Grand Duke, the Captain, and Phineas the Royal Painter, the King decides to arrange a ball to find a bride for Kit.