"Marcus, aren't you excited to meet Cardinal Borgia today?" I asked Marcus.
"To be honest, I'm not the kind of person who's a fan of Church celebrities..."
"Good to know... Hey, does it still hurt?"
"Not as much as yesterday, so it's bearable..."
"Then, wouldn't you like to come with me to greet Cesare?"
"If I have to, I'll do it... But I really wish he hadn't come today..."
"Oh, come on... It'll be fine..."
After taking a bath and changing, we left to greet the cardinal. The priests of the cathedral, followed by the altar boys and the cathedral choir, were around us, filled with emotion. I myself was emotional and didn't know how I would react when I saw him again...
The carriage carrying Cardinal Borgia and our new leader approached. The conductor signaled to the choir to get ready, and I donned my canon's mantle and monsignor's ring. These are the symbols of rank without which you cannot receive an important person like a cardinal or even the ruler of Wallachia.
