I stood as tall as I could as the 6 men filed back into the room in groups of two. No one spoke first, I knew that that was my right. When they were all in place I squared my shoulders and placed my hands in front of me.
"I want to thank you again for your attendance, as well as your patience. I am understood to know that we will be proceeding with a traditional betrothal. I want to remind you all that Lady Isadora Marie MacKenzie is yet to be of proper age, but I have been reassured that she will be able to make her own decisions, within reason." I took another step forward and looked each young man in the eyes as I walked along the 6 of them.
"I would like each of you to plead your case as to who deserves my daughter's hand. We will start with you."
I nodded towards a red headed la
