Unheeding Seaton's remark, the Karfedix took his wireless from its hook at his belt and sent a brief message.
"I have summoned Karbix Tarnan to perform the ceremony. Our usual time for ceremonies is just before koprat—is that time satisfactory to you?"
Assured that it was, he turned to his son.
"Dunark, you are more familiar than I with the customs of our illustrious visitors. May I ask you to take charge of the details?"
While Dunark sent a rapid succession of messages, Dorothy whispered to Seaton:
"They must be going to make a real function of our double wedding, Dick. The Karbix is the highest dignitary of the church, isn't he?"
"Yes, in addition to being the Commander-in-Chief of all the Kondalian armies. Next to the Karfedix he is the most powerful man in the empire. Something tells me, Dottie, that this is going to be SOME ceremony!"
As Dunark finished telegraphing, Seaton turned to him.
"Dorothy said, a while ago, that she would like to have enough of that tapestry-fabric for a dress. Do you suppose it could be managed?"
"Certainly. In all state ceremonials we always wear robes made out of the same fabric as the tapestries, but much finer and more delicate. I would have suggested it, but thought perhaps the ladies would prefer their usual clothing. I know that you two men do not care to wear our robes?"