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Princess Andromeda In Perseus The King

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Upon Perseus, unexpected entrance into the King Hall, Princess Andromeda is quickly intrigued by him. Andromeda, sensing there is more to him than the rudeness he just displayed, ask her father, to let the gentleman venture on this quest. Also, relaying that it would be rude to the gods, to allow the king’s soldiers, whom defiled Zeus temple to go. King Cepheus, so concedes and calls forth Perseus. Perseus glares upon Andromeda as she walks away from the room. The next day, Perseus, preparing his horse, notices, Andromeda walking over to him, with soldiers in tow. Apparently, she agrees to marry Perseus if he succeed in his quest, also handing him a shield fashioned by Athena. Perseus agrees before riding out. Andromeda stares into the distance,

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