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When Elizabeth was born, her country had made an alliance with Rome. To seal this alliance, the prince of Rome and the princess of England were to be engaged. However now that Elizabeth is 16, she must be married off to the prince. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4EjpIO4kuJ
Elizabeth and Camila took one of the highness's royal carriages to Rome. The ride was a day and a half long, long enough to let Camila think about what was about to happen. When she arrives to court, she would have to find a noble to marry. You see the nobles would be looking for someone that is of higher blood and is from England. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKC6FpRsj3
Camila was neither. She was born in a peasant family and was from Spain. Her father was a Spanish born that had traveled to England to sell goods. He had met Camila's mother and started a family. This whole time Camila had been looking down at her hands, but now she looked up at Elizabeth. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvipB2t4QVo
Elizabeth was fidgeting with her fingers, which Camila knew meant she was scared. Camila held one of her hands and said, "It's going to be ok." "What if the prince found someone else to marry or I am not the queen they want. Anything could happen!" said Elizabeth flaring her arms. The rest of the ride was in silence.848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9u2lZE33D
The next afternoon they were at the Roman court. "Here-ye, Here-ye, the Princess Elizabeth of England and Lady Camila." The guard opened the door to the carriage and Elizabeth walked out with her head high. After her came Camila. Waiting for them at the steps of the grand castle. On the top step stood the king and the queen, on the second step there stood the two princes. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FfOmoORC3
The oldest prince, Antonius, came down to meet Elizabeth. He did a low bow and kissed her on the hand. Antonius looked like he was a king. He wore gold tunic and had luscious brown hair. Antonius and Elizabeth walked hand in hand into the castle with Camila walking behind them. "I really hope this works." thought Camila. If this marriage doesn't work, Camila wouldn't know what to do. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcwXbPwhLJ
After a long day's work, Camila went to her bedchamber. She needed to put something beautiful on for the party tonight. She put on a green dress with black patterns shaped like ivory. Then, she put her hair in a bun. When she was finished, she walked to Elizabeth's room. There, she found Elizabeth looking at her reflection in the mirror. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGiIO2dHfy
"Camila, can you help me with my tiara?" she asked. Camila nodded and helped Elizabeth put on her tiara. Standing next to Elizabeth, Camila noticed how dull she looked compared to her. Standing there made it seem that Camila was just another servant to Elizabeth and she was the real deal. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUpofKGOOFG
Soon the party had started and Camila and Elizabeth walked down the hallway to the ballroom. During the party, Camila was going to see her other friends that were Elizabeth's ladies in waiting. Camila immediately stopped thinking about this. "I am here for one thing. To bring my family honor and wealth." Elizabeth and Camila entered the ballroom and watched the people dance. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡskctniTRfI
"You should go and dance with someone." said Elizabeth in a playful tone. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcWVLNDDJI
"I don't know. There doesn't seem to be anyone that looks interesting." said Camila and looked around the room. All over the room seemed to be just old wealthy men and women. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWDwBK0kSE
"I mean just find someone to dance with for right now. Camila, I know that you want to find your parents honor, but you don't have to always be doing something for them. Have fun, Camila, just this once." said Elizabeth. When Camila looked, she could see Antonius coming towards them. He bowed to Elizabeth then asked, "Could I have this dance?" 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sPu1U3306
Then Elizabeth was whisked into a dance with Antonius. "Antonius and Elizabeth do look like a wonderful couple." thought Camila. Elizabeth was smiling more than Camila has ever seen her. As she was watching them dance, she could feel the presence of someone behind her.848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYweBnp7UYK
"Don't they look splendid?" said a male voice from behind her. Camila turned around as quick as lightning, to see a young man about twenty watching the prince and princess. Camila nodded and continued to watch Elizabeth. "I haven't seen you in court before, are you new?" 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUh8GsmhJh
"Yes. I am Elizabeth's lady." said Camila in a neutral tone. She wasn't really interested in him at all. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadtP2Z4PF5
"Well, it would be rude if I didn't invite you to see the play." 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJPzaPHoA4
"What play?" asked Camila, now interested. Ever since she was a little girl, she had loved to see the village plays. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoK7A7eMlx8
"Everyone gets into costume and plays in the play about a prince that saves the princess. I would go in detail if you would go with me." After thinking it over, Camila said yes. 848Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn8PsKDA7A7
