Colena looked at Lord Heronwood.
“I am only too delighted for you to be my guests,” he beamed.
“Thank you! Thank you so much!” Colena replied. “You are very kind. It looks a horrible wound to me, but it always looks worse when there is a lot of blood.”
“You are right,” the doctor agreed. “But you must prevent her from moving more than necessary. She is very comfortable in bed and I will be coming back this evening to put a cage over her leg to prevent the bed covers from touching it.”
“I am more grateful than I can say,” Colena told him. “I am also very thankful for being able to stay here, my Lord. I will, of course, send my driver back home for the things we require.”
“If you make a list, I expect, when he has finished enjoying himself in the kitchen,” Lord Heronwood said, “he will
