Um Quix, I don't mean to pry, but who is "his royal denseness"? Are you talking about Vlad. He is dense but now that he has Vivien, he is better.
Goodness. I don't remember. Let me check . . .
OH,
THE CEO OF THE DRESS MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
The dolt who made it for other father's daughters but wouldn't allow his own to wear it.
I figure he has to be an unroyal denseness to pull such a stunt.
Clearer now?