Princess Beatrice of Strangia is the first of the thirty kidnapped princesses we meet in Castle in the Air. When we first see her, she is leading a group of all the princesses who have come to see what is causing all the screaming in the palace that is their prison. Beatrice is described as middle-sized, wearing riding dress, with a face that is tanned and a little lined from outdoor activity. She appears downright and sensible, and she acts that way as well. She calls their captor "my lad" and absolutely refuses to be bossed around or forced to marry. She's a brick, and a grand person to have on your side.
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