He had to gain the princess 's acceptance of the marriage before he could return home . What was he going to do?Finally , he shrugged . " Time will help . " He bowed , eyes seeking out the king .
Why did n't he return home ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- He needed her to accept his proposal
 - He needed the kings approval
 - He was interested in a princess
 - None of the above choices .


He needed her to accept his proposal