" ... so that is why you need to learn to behave yourself. It doesn't fit a Prince to ..." Albert was holding a lesson in behaviour to Harri again, Albert was assigned to Harri some years ago when the King thought that Harri could use a helping hand. Alberts job is to teach Harri manners, strategy, etc. but mostly to keep an eye on him. Albert had no interest for the job at the start, but as the years went by he learned to love Harri like his own. Eventhough it was impossible to keep an eye on the boy, as he seemed to be as wild as possible.
They were in the library. No one else was around of course. ' I can't wait to get out of here. I wonder if Albert would shut up if I just threw my apple at him. That would be cruel. He is a good man. Besides the apple would probably break all of the old mans bones' Harri was thinking to himself, quite amused about his train of thought he chuckled a bit and leaned back on the chair.
" ... as a Prince you should know... Are you even listening to me Harri?" Albert had raised his voice, he didn't like it when he got ignored.
" Of course Albert! How dare you even propose something like that?" Harri stood up and seemed offended.
" Alright, go ahead and repeat some of what I said then. Should be easy enough." Albert put his hands together and crossed his fingers, waiting for Harri to repeat.
" Sure why not. You were talking about how, despite your best efforts, you are still trying to get me to say I love you. I find it flattering that you are so interested in me, but I have to say that, you are not really my type." Harri started walking towards the windows, but kept talking as Albert was behind his back, " Look old friend. You should spend more of your time around in the city. There you could find a lady to love, instead of focusing all of your energy on me."
Alberst was almost in shock as Harri opened a window. The busy sounds of the city streets was in the background. Harri looked down to the market place. The library was located on the third floor, about 60 feet from the ground.
"As you know Albert. I'm the Prince, so sooner or later I will get married of to somekind of princess, hopefully a beautiful one. You have to understand that I couldn't, even if I wanted to, marry an old man like you." Harri stepped up to the windowsill of the open window and looked at Albert.
" Come down from there! And stop all of this nonsense.Your father would have my head if you fell down!" Albert yelled and walked towards Harri to pull him down." I have no time for your teathrical speeches were you keep making fun of me."
As Albert was about to reach Harri, Harri brought both of his hands up to his chest and he tilted his head a little bit. With, what can be called a sad face, he said "I'm sorry Albert, but this can't go on like this." and as soon as he finished his sentence, he leaned back and fell out of the window. Albert screamed and rushed to the window. He put his head out and saw Harri hanging from the ledge beneath and laughing. Alberts heart was racing and he was furious, but deep inside he admired and loved the prince for all of his stunts. Albert waved to Harri and walked away from the window. He smilingly took a book and started reading from where he had left off, after alerting the guards of Harris latest stunt.
Harri smiled of joy and let go of the ledge. He knew that the guards would start coming after him now. It was his favorite pass time to make a fool out of the guards and by doing so he made a fool of the King. His father. So soon enough a couple of guards came out of the castle and pointed a finger towards him and yelling " There he is! Catch him!" Which in return made Harri run into the market place.
After a good hour of fooling around with the guards, which basicly meant humiliating them, Harri had taken a horse and rode out of town. He was thinking back to the guard who had pulled his sword to Harri in the streets. Harri had taken out his own sword and instanly swung it, putting the sword back afterwards. The guard had been disarmed that quickly and turned red out of shame.
Harri was heading out to the forest somewhat nearby. The locals had talked about a pond around there and Harri felt like going for a swim. The woods were somewhat quiet. No one seemed to be around, which was perfect for him. He rode his horse as fast as he could and then stood up on the saddle, letting the horse run towards the pond. When he reached the pond and the horse stopped, he jumped off and dove in with a loud laughter. His horse went a little bit away with Harris clothes and things and started eating grass. Harri came up with a big smile and looked around. To his surprise he wasn't alone. But what he was seeing was unbelievable. He just stared at the dragon playing around in the water, not knowing if it was hostile or not.