This criticism of the couple led them to flee to Verona for a short spell , much to the annoyance of her father - in - law who cut off the postal service to the prince and princess in hope that they would return .
This criticism of the couple led them to flee to Verona for a short spell , much to the annoyance of her father - in - law . 
 In retaliation , he cut off the postal service to the prince and princess in the hope that they would return .