How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Well, you do. But you don't need to apologize." Miri sat on the academy steps. "I honestly want to understand why, if you're here to discover your bride, you don't seem to be trying." (18.58)
The prince has arrived to supposedly choose his bride, but he doesn't seem to be doing a good job of getting to know the girls at all. What's the deal with that? Isn't it his job to spend time personally getting to know them all?
Quote #5
There was a hint of alarm in his eyes. "There are so many girls in there. How am I supposed to know all of you? I hoped that one girl would just seem right. There wouldn't be explanations and awkward conversations. We would both just know." (18.62)
Even though he's the prince and he's supposed to get married soon, Steffan is still just a boy. The very adult responsibility of choosing a bride is overwhelming to him—especially because he doesn't actually know any of the girls.
Quote #6
"Well, if that's what you want, I hope you get it," said Peder. "I hope he comes back and carries you off to be a princess and keeps you as far away from Mount Eskel as you want to be." (19.44)
Oh boy, yet another misunderstanding between Peder and Miri based off of the prince's impending decision. If only Peder knew that he is the main reason Miri feels so ambivalent about being princess…