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chosen ones will be my future? There are still plenty of princesses, between which I may choose. As long as you could quietly let me have my fun. "
    He let his friend left alone and went to the tumult of the ballroom. Amphion watched him blankly. If he had the chance to meet even one of the girls, he would be a happy man. But as a magician of the court he would always be alone, because as much as people admired his magic, they feared him.
    All the girls wore new clothes before they entered the ballroom. There were plain clothes, but still splendid than anything they had owned. Each wore a dress in a different colour. But all were made of precious silk, perfectly tailored to each elect. Unlike the morning, the candidates were called in the evening individually by name. Not only should the prince know their names, but the whole court. It was a test for each of the elect. They would ogle, after toggling from all sides and search for flaws. Behind closed doors, especially the ladies of the castle would draw their own conclusions about them, Queen Niobe up front with the leaders. She wanted the best for her son, but none would be good enough for her.
    A Trumpet announced the arrival of the first applicant.
    "Daphne, seventeen, only daughter of the merchant Jannis, first elect," announced the speakers and the big double doors were opened. Over a white carpet the candidate entered the ballroom. As for the auditions she was dressed in a silver dress, but this dress clung to her skin tight shapely body. Her blond curls shone in the light of chandeliers and candles. She carried them in an updo, which were decorated with stones in the colour of the dress. Humbly she bowed to the royal family.
    A servant brought Lean a casket with the gift for Daphne. He went to meet her and commanded her to rise. She thanked him with a smile of her radiant, almost perfect teeth. He opened the box and thus brought her eyes in ecstasy. Because they saw a necklace of white pearls, as she had wished. The Prince took the necklace in his hand and put it around the slender neck of Daphne. Stirred, she set out her fingers on the new jewel, and went through the gesture looks to her lavish neckline. Even Lean could not acquit her. A certain attraction he couldn't deny her.
    Daphne noticed his gaze and rewarded him with a provocative smile before she stepped aside past him. There she would have to face the eyes of all those present, to all the chosen girls had entered the hall.
    Renewed trumpet announced the next candidate.
    "Medea, sixteen, second daughter of the farmer Theo, second elect."
    The beautiful Medea entered the hall. Her hair was silky on the shoulders and framed her pretty face. Upright she walked across the carpet, without stumbling or even lowering their gaze. She beamed a classic beauty in the blue dress as worthy of a queen. Only when she stepped in front of the Prince, Lean recognized her nervousness on her flushed cheeks. Nevertheless, she looked at him bravely in the eyes. The servants brought Lean the cage with the lark, he handed it to Medea. Their hands touched for a brief moment. Medea's skin was tender, as soft as velvet. She took the cage and smiled lovingly to the tame birds. But instead of stepping aside, she took all her courage together and cleared her throat audible to all.
    "My lord, you have fulfilled my wish and gratitude I would like to sing for you, and those present, if it please you."
    Lean looked at her hand that held the cage trembling, barely noticeable. She was very excited, yet she dared to sing in front of the whole court. This impressed him, although Medea really had no reason to hide her voice. Already the audition her voice was so pure and clear, as he had never heard it in his life.
    "It would be my pleasure," he said sincerely.
    The musicians struck up a gentle melody with the violins. Medea closed her eyes for a moment swayed to the beat of the music and began to sing. Lean thought he would have had her singing