William's father looked startled at Rosalie's outburst.  He opened his mouth to say something when she left.  Looking around at the others at the table he cleared his throat.<br/><br/>"I apologise if I caused any problems.  I did not know the princess would be so determined to be alone with William."  He looked a little bit guilty, though not much.<br/><br/>William waved over the fairy that had served them dinner, smiling a little.  "Can you please take a message to Rosalie for me?"  The fairy nodded and waited for William to write out what he wanted on a small scrap of paper he found in his pocket.<br/><br/>'Rosalie.  I'm sorry about my father, honestly he thinks he is protecting you.  As much as he loves me, I have been purposefully defiant of the arranged marriage since I found out about it.  There is a market tomorrow evening in the middle of town.  I'll be there from seven.  If you would like to join me I will be near the statue in the middle of the square for half an hour.  I hope you will join me.  William.'<br/><br/>He handed the paper over with a smile and then stood.  "I thank you for your time this evening.  I hope that we will have plenty of opportunities to meet before the wedding the get to know each other."  He told the King and Queen.  He looked to his parents and smiled, "I promise that I will do my best to be a good husband for Rosalie, and a brilliant friend.  You have my word about that."