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Princess Nollimay sat down on her throne, but the king remained
standing. When the assembled multitude, encouraged by the palace
pikemen, had quieted sufficiently for him to be heard, King
Conundra the Third began speaking.
“My dear loyal subjects, today I shall attempt to select the prince
consort. If no one here qualifies, then I shall devise another means;
one, perhaps, less voluntary in nature. Now, let me explain the rules.
I hold before you the Rainbow Necklace, a priceless royal heirloom.
Its stones come from every corner of the world.”