Part 536: Frederick B

Might I have a word, milady?

What is it?

I wanted to return to our conversation from the other day. I took it upon myself to ask some fellow soldiers whether they found you attractive.

Almost to a man, they asserted that you are extremely charming! Many also commented most heartily on some of your... other features. Furthermore, most of the respondents are older than you, in some cases very much so.

In conclusion, therefore, I think we can safely say that you possess wide appeal.

...Wait. How many people did you ask?

Well, let's see. I spoke with all the Shepherds, so that would be... Oh, and I also queried those farmers in the last village we passed... Ah, and the beggars at the side of the road! Mustn't forget them. So that means-

AAAAAAUUUUUUGGGGGGH!

Er, milady? Are you not pleased by these most favorable results?

FREDERICK! Everyone's going to think that I asked YOU to ask THEM!

...I had not considered that.

Oh, gods... I have to leave. I have to run away right now...

W-wait, milady! I am so terribly sorry! Please allow me to make amends.

Perhaps I could travel with you whenever you go out in public. Then you can simply hide behind my person whenever someone approaches.

...This is the worst day ever.