content: when they had been but a few days out they encountered a great storm which lasted so long that , by the time its fury abated , the knight had determined to give up the hunt of the dragon . they were at last blown on shore , for navigation was primitive in those days . worn out with his travels and anxiety , the fourth suitor gave himself up to rest . he had caught a very heavy cold , and had to go to bed with a swollen face . the governor of the place , hearing of his plight , sent messengers with a letter inviting him to his house . while he was there thinking over all his troubles , his love for the princess turned to anger , and he blamed her for all the hardships he had undergone . he thought that it was quite probable she had wished to kill him so that she might be rid of him , and in order to carry out her wish had sent him upon his impossible quest .
answer: sent messengers with a letter inviting him to his house .
question: what did the governor do when he heard of the fourth knight's plight ?
target: what did the governor do when he heard of the fourth knight's plight ?
references: what did the governor do when he heard of the fourth knight's plight ?