Just when we are not expecting him to speak, Steve stood to his feet and began talking.

"Your majesty, that was an incredible opening and sure that my fellow guests agree with that. Thank you very much for your benevolence but I must ask a favour from you."

"Oh, I see...a favour?" said the king.

"Yes, my king. I need a favour from you...it's a favour which I'm very convinced that you can grant if it pleases your majesty."

The King seemed to be impatient as he quickly ask Steve to go ahead and make his formal request.

"Yes, go ahead and make your request!"

"Thank you, your majesty," Steve...