Chapter 31

• "She has always been what she is," I said, "she always will be. It is not something that can be changed nor should you try." I was sure I was wasting my breath. It is nothing he has not heard before.
• "You could stop her shame," Uri retorted, "it angers me that you let it go on. What kind of husband allows it? What does that make you? Am I to think well of it?"
• "You are to ignore it," I stated, "you are to choose what is best for those who are your concern. The alliance is best for your kingdom and mine."