Charles and Me

Chapter 8

Lady Eleanor’s POV 

“Come on Charles, you’re my only hope in getting this passed”. Charles turned and started walking away.

“Eleanor, as much as I agree with you the chances of Father saying yes are slim” Charles argued. Eleanor jumped in front of Charles grabbing his right arm.

“Please? Charles imagine the respect you will gain from your subjects for allowing servants to attend the Royal Ball!”

Charles sighed “Fine, I will try to help you convince the King” Eleanor yelped and hugged Charles. “But there are no promises”

“All I needed was your support!” Eleanor yelled as she swiftly walked towards the Kings courtroom. Charles chuckled and began following her. In no time Eleanor had reached the doors to the courtroom, with one swift movement the double doors were pushed open allowing for Eleanor to enter causing the king and a few of his court men to look at her with a confused expression on their faces.

“Eleanor, what do I have the pleasure?” the King asked, a smile spread across his face.

“I have a proposal to make, my Lord”

“Well, my dear, I’m trying to organise the Royal Ball for tomorrow. Can't it wait?"

"No Sir, it cannot" Eleanor said strongly.

"Well, what is the matter dear?" He asked, a little put back. 

"I have an idea, and with the support of Charles" she guestured Charles "We both believe that the servants of the castle should be allowed to attened the ball as guests." Silence fell in the courtroom, Eleanor looked at the King with confidence but inside she was scared. 

"Are you insane?" The King finally said. "Why in the world would you think, that at anytime, servents would be allowed to attened a Royal Ball?"

"My King, times are changing." Eleanor began with a slightly shakey voice "The King and Queen of France regulary allows servents to attend their Balls. I believe that it is a sign of respect, that they want the servants to know that they appreciate their hard work."

Charles stepped forward " I too have heard of these changes, both the servants and high class citizens took the idea very well"

Again, silence fell in the room. at last the King agreed. "But on one condition. Both you and Charles must attend with eachothers servants."

"Your Majesty, you have made a very wise decision"