"He understood her nature, and his soul was assured that she would never rest until she made plain to herself this thing, hidden to all other lookers-on, even to the king." The courtier knows that the princess will make the right choice, even if that means she can't be with him. Even though, the decision is upto the courtier, he is looking to the princess for the answer. He understood her essence, knowing that she will lead him into the right door. Despite the king and the crowd not reading the signs. The courtier knew he would end up with the lady. Whether or not the princess liked this
"He understood her nature, and his soul was assured that she would never rest until she made plain to herself this thing, hidden to all other lookers-on, even to the king." The courtier knows that the princess will make the right choice, even if that means she can't be with him. Even though, the decision is upto the courtier, he is looking to the princess for the answer. He understood her essence, knowing that she will lead him into the right door. Despite the king and the crowd not reading the signs. The courtier knew he would end up with the lady. Whether or not the princess liked this