The Masked Man's Quest

Through the glistening sunshine, he rode, the masked man, His face dissembled, but held high in pride. No one would dare ask what his name or history was, Neither did someone know what beneath the mask, lied. For what they knew he was the greatest warrior of the king, Presumed humility and kindness to the people, A true fighter in defending the truth, Instances to prove his courage were inestimable. He got down aside a patch of plenteous roses to pluck one, The one which appeared special, with a fragrance to invigorate, As he was on a quest, to find his soul mate. This town he was going to was the last in the kingdom, Rubek. Though the maidens in the kingdom were beautiful, no doubt. His search in the previous towns had went in vein. Though he was honored and renowned, Scared of how his face might be they did refrain. While he was on his way, Rubek had got the news Maidens gathered-“What if he looks like a devil’s son.” “His face would’ve been burnt, scraped during war.” “I can’t marry him”, they cried in unison. The masked man arrived, stopped right in front of them, But when he asked for marriage they all had their heads bent low. He discerned their answer for silence prolonged, Sadness concealed under his mask, he rose to go. Then one of them came forth from the crowd, Observing her beauty and grace for a second he froze, She said-“I’d consider myself fortunate to have a companion like you.” Within no time he knelt, gave her the rose, And then he threw up his mask for all to see. Some maidens fainted, others cried in distress, The masked man turned out to be the charming prince Who took her hand and declared, “She will be my princess.”