Ignoring Guy cursing under his nose, Tiberias takes some steps forward and with hesitation at the beginning, he starts his speech: ''My king, I'd like to bring back a matter from years ago which I still find actual. What I mean, my lord, is a marriage proposal.'' The echo of gasps and whispers spreads across the hall. Everyone, including the king, is taken aback by his words. ''I'm fully aware of what your physicians say but that doesn't mean we can't try strengthening our political position by finding you a suitable queen.''