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Mantricker, heir to the throne, marries Thornflower, a princess from another country. They don't know each other very well, but accept their destiny and quickly falls in love.
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Queen Goodtree falls ill and dies shortly after.
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Lionleaper has been sick for a long time. Mantricker is at his side when a priest gives him the sacrament. His son promises to rule the country like his parents did. Lionleaper dies and Mantricker becomes king.