Chapter 84: Punishment (2)
In the morning, Tobias gathered the court to once and for all put an end to their interest in Tyrion’s marriage to Penelope.
Tobias had far too little time to prepare his son Teo to take the throne and to find him a wife. He couldn’t listen to any more of the court’s questions about Tyrion.
The marriage had happened, and Tyrion gave up his title. What more was there to be discussed?
Solomon stood at the front of the men, puzzled by what the king wanted to speak of. He looked at the young prince, who was in dire need of guidance.
Solomon regretted not being more involved in Teo before now. He could have had the boy well under his command.
"I have heard there are more questions about my son’s marriage to Lady Penelope. It was my misunderstanding that we had moved on from it and we were to place all focus on preparing the crown prince for the throne," Tyrion said, looking directly at the men who opposed his order.
"I have been quite busy with my sons, so you have all taken that as a chance for you to act as you please. You are the court, and I am your king. You take orders from the Castros. Your existence is simply to offer us some opinions," Tobias said, tired of the court thinking it was bigger than it was.
"With all due respect-"
"I am not done yet," Tobias spoke over Solomon. "There is no respect here. You have all claimed that I have been unfair with my judgments. You accuse me of allowing Edgar or my son to get away with their actions. Well, you have been unreasonable."