He was the son of a mighty duke, a prince of the blood.
It was true love for both of them.

The young prince pledged himself to marry her, despite all opposition; he was ready to give up his noble inheritance for the sake of love.

But there were other forces greater than a young man's love at work.

The all-powerful ruler of an Empire learned of this proposed mesalliance and was horrified.

Two weeks afterward the prince was called.