Decree From The Throne
Whispers of the extraordinary proposition from Robert Hunter, and the remarkable conjoined twins, Chang and Eng, swept through the countryside, capturing the attention of regional aristocrats. The buzz reached the royal ears of Siam’s monarch, prompting a royal decree that barred the twins from leaving the nation. The motivations behind the King’s edict are shrouded in mystery. Courtroom gossip suggested the King might have wished to keep the twins as exotic curiosities for his own amusement. More sinister theories circulated, with some suggesting darker intentions.
Hunter himself was convinced that the sovereign aimed to prevent any potential national embarrassment by sentencing the twins to death. Amidst these swirling rumors, Hunter, aided by Captain Abel Coffin, embarked on a relentless campaign to persuade the King to reconsider. After tense negotiations, the duo managed to secure the twins’ release, not through diplomacy, but with the clever enticement of a state-of-the-art telescope and an enchanting dance troupe. The King, swayed by the allure of these offerings, finally relented, granting Chang and Eng passage from Siam for a period of five years—a decision that would change their lives forever..