“She has had the opportunity for nearly a fortnight,” Hugo replied, “and so far I have seen her take very little advantage of it. There is only one man she is interested in and it is you, Sebastian, and well you know it.”
“It appears you are mistaken,” the Duke said. “This is a night for love and Frenchmen are notoriously good at making a young woman’s heart beat more quickly.”
“I am not going to argue with you, Sebastian,” Hugo replied, “but personally I am worried.”
The Duke yawned and drew his watch from his pocket.
“I am not worried, only sleepy,” he announced. “I believe I am getting a little old for this sort of affair. I have always found that young people are notoriously inconsiderate, however, a glass of wine and perhaps a game of cards would be the best way of passing the tim
