"Power passed into the princess's hands without any bloodshed, but the prince has retired to his estate — to g

"Power passed into the princess's hands without any bloodshed, but the prince has retired to his estate — to gather troops against his sister, I've no doubt. My betrayal didn't prevent the feud, it simply delayed it — he'll need just half a year, I fear, and no longer. I kneel and pray to all the kind gods. May they grant mercy, and may they keep safe the kingdom I couldn't."