The Prince was eager to grant her wish, and so began to tell her everything he knew about the world beyond. He told her of sailing the great oceans, and of grueling battles he had bravely fought. He talked for many hours and only when he saw the Princess glance toward the western sky did he realise that the day was drawing near to an end.

“Princess,”

the Prince moved closer,

“I wish to know things about you. Before today did you feel, could you hear? You said that you had seen me as a child, so I know you can see. Do you grow tired of waiting for the time to pass?”

The Princess glanced at the sun again, and then spoke

“I can see those things that are right in front of me, and I can hear voices but seldom can understand what they mean. Time has no real meaning to me, for I am not even sure what it is. Look, the day is almost gone! Please leave me now, for my time is very short.”