The Duke And His Four Wards
He murmured all the usual condolences, adding, "Didn't really think you'd be wanting to get leg-shackled just yet."
Francis shrugged. "Nothing else for it. Aside from making all else blessedly easy, it's only as her husband I'd have the authority to make certain she didn't get herself involved in any more hare-brained schemes."
"There is that," agreed Henry ruminatively. They continued for a space in silence before Francis realized they were nearing Delmere House.
"Where are you headed?" He enquired of the giant by his sire.
For the second time, Henry coloured. Looking distinctly annoyed by this fact, he stopped. Francis, puzzled, stopped by his side, but before he could frame any question,
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