Chapter 23 : The Old Woman Helped as she was by the kind farmer, Saeng reached the old capital of Ma’uw that night. The old palace, now a university, was mostly unchanged from its ancient state, whereas the rest of the city had grown with the ages. An old wall surrounded the area outside the … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 23
Part 5 The Eastern Circle Chapter 22 : The Bustling Road All day the princess walked the eastern road. She could have had a horse, or a carriage and three — yet what adventures could be had that way? If Saeng hoped to hide that she was a princess of Bengal, she would soon discover … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 22
Chapter 21 : The Unmoving Cat The fourth princess of Bengal stepped slowly from the gates, listening yet not looking as they closed behind her, and took the winding road down from the city. She kept her eyes on the crossroads ahead, letting her mind wander, only when arriving did she turn in a circle … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 21
Chapter 20 : The Parting of Ways A momentous occasion serenaded the departure of the fourth princess. Days of feasting, playing, song and dance, prayers, and storytelling gave rise to an excitement in the city as if all the people were going on this adventure with her. What the moon had shown that gave reason … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 20
Chapter 19 : Words From a Wise Moon The First Minister was untroubled. “Wait. It will pass,” said he. The Second Minister was concerned. “They’ll never be wives — hide her away!” The Third Minister, who a moment before would have suggested the same thing, slammed down his fist and bellowed “Hide her?! Why, send … More The Fourth Princess of Bengal: Chapter 19
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