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Show -109- The crowd went wild with joy. Prince Majus raised both arms into the air, and the people quieted. He then presented Sandy. "This is Sandy. It is she who has destroyed Daemon, freed our Verus from the spoon, and restored me to my throne. She is a long way from home, but has shown bravery unmatched in the history of Sol Vallis!" At this, the multitude surged onto the platform and gathered the three onto their shoulders. They marched, shouting and cheering, to the Prince's palace. It was in excellent condition due to the devoted care of the people, and rose majestically toward the sky. They were set down gently on the grand marble steps, and the Prince made a proclamation. "We shall have a feast! Everyone is invited!" The tables were prepared, and the banquet room was filled, as well as the wide, magnificent palace gardens. The valley women prepared food enough for all, and for the first time in anyone's memory, everyone had enough to eat. Prince Majus and Verus sat at the head of the center table in the banquet hall, and Sandy sat next to Verus. On her lap, laughing happily, sat Svasar*s little baby. Svasar sat next to Sandy, and Carus sat across from her. "Ah, that was good," said Svasar. "Such food! I almost feel guilty eating so much!" "You shall never go hungry again, Svasar. Not you or anyone in my kingdom!" Svasar smiled at the Prince. "To think that you have at last |