Lion Head Mesa palm

"this is true. flatter her while she is young; train her to your will."
there came the uncomfortable yet acceptable thought that while makono was destined to remain royal, nazli was aimed for service all of her days. surely the princess did not think the urchin would be free of such a plight?
"you must instruct her to be your eyes and ears when you are in mereo. command her to impart all she hears to you and you alone."