Richard nodded solemnly. "Well that is a great pity," he said, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "I wonder that I've never seen you before," he said, turning his attention back to Arabella. "Does the king not let you out often?""The King is fine. Just rather stressed due to the conflict between the two kingdoms, and trying to figure everything out reasonably." Arabella replied and sighed. "The King is not really any different than he has been for quite a while."