Princess

The square roared with excited, anticipatory cries. The prince had proposed... Everyone froze in anticipation of the young princess's decision...

"I'm sorry, but it's impossible... My heart belongs to someone else."

The jubilation gave way to confusion and outraged cries. A commotion erupted in the crowd. Peasants, overcome with anger and resentment, shouted, "How dare this insignificant princess reject the beloved prince?!" Many threw rotten vegetables and tomatoes, trying to hit the princess, but an armored knight rose to her defense. He shielded her from the angry glances and insults with his large shield, and his red cloak fluttered behind him like a banner of protection.