Miri is named after the flower that "Conquered the rock and climbed to the sun." Up on one of the tall mountains of Mount Eskel the green and lush side of the mountain, Miri and her family live together in harmony. Every now and then the "lowlanders" will come up the mountain to trade with the villagers. Unlike some girls Mir's age, Miri's one dream is to work in the quarry with the other villagers, as she loves the beautiful mountain.
One day a messenger from the king rides into town. He announces that their will be a school for all the girls close to the age of the prince. The reason being is that Eskel will be the place that the bride-to-be will come from, so says the king down in the "lowlands." As most of the village girls leave, all starts well. Until one after noon, a band of robbers hold the school hostage. How can Miri get herself and her friends free?
