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THE GRAND STORY OF THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE ADVENTURES OF BARON BRITPOP BLASTFURNACE
Off To See The King
Baron Britpop Blastfurnace • Part 33
Off To See The King
The blacksmith had given us valuable advice. Our trip down the Seine was pleasant, and eventually, we arrive at Versailles. Andelbert and I walked up to the palace and spoke to a guard.
“I am here to see the King of France.”
“Are you now? I plan to meet King George in London tomorrow. The King sees no one unannounced.”
“I am Baron Britpop Blastfurnace of Kapri in the Austrian Netherlands. I was made Baron by the Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II personally. You may make the announcements.”
The guard glared at me and said, “If this is a ruse, it will cost you your life.”
“I assure you, it is no trick.”
“Wait here.”
A few minutes later, a member of the palace staff arrived at the gate and ushered us into the palace. He took us to a large, opulent room where a maid was waiting.
“The King is extremely busy. I have arranged an audience for you tomorrow. Maria will show you to your rooms.”
