the king simply could not get over the astonishment the duke had caused him . suddenly he heard an extraordinary beating of drums , and sounding of trumpets and other instruments of every kind . and a message came that the duke had arrived with a great retinue , all so magnificently attired that every seam of their dresses was sparkling with gold and silver . the king , in his crown and finest robe of state , stood looking down the stairway , and the princess was all the more in favor of carrying out her idea as quickly as possible .
excited .
how did the princess feel about the duke's arrival ?
how did the princess feel about the duke's arrival ?