“Just two – words!” Ivana murmured.
“Two words that saved us from what would have been disastrous for the morale of the Duke of Wellington’s Army and indeed the whole country.”
“So you were – able to – save the Prince Regent?”
“We saved him,” the Earl replied, “and now we are not going to think about it anymore but enjoy the fruits of our victory.”
“I-I can hardly – believe it,” Ivana sighed deeply. “It is – so wonderful after being so – frightened that Lord Hanford had – found me and that I can now be – with you.”
She looked a little anxious.
“Y-you did – really want to – marry me? Not just because you were – saving me from that horrible – wicked man?”
“I married you because I love you as I have never loved anyone in my life before,” the Earl answered, “but I will tell you more abo
