Su Majestad

"Vivo en la casa de mi gato. Su Majestad me renta una almohada, pero todo lo demás es suyo. Hemos llegado a un acuerdo: a cambio de unos cuantos servicios insignificantes como cambiarle la caja de arena o abrirle las latas de comida. Su Majestad me mantiene calientito en invierno, y en verano también."

I live in my cat’s house. His Majesty rents me a pillow, but the rest is his. We’ve reached an agreement: in exchange for a few insignificant services like cleaning his litter box and opening his food cans, His Majesty will keep me warm in winter—and in summer too.

Marie-Ange Guillaume is an author of stories, biographies, cartoon scripts, and children’s books. Henri Galeron is a French illustrator. His books include Le Kidnapping de la Cafetière, L’Oubli de Noé, and Voyage aux Pays des Arbres.