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As the man departed from his place upon the stairwell, he couldn't help but wonder why he chose to leave so soon. However, his contemplation was cut short as the duke addressed him and pulled him from his thoughts. "We both hate to greet and leave, but I am afraid my wife and I have prior engagements we must attend to. You are welcome to explore and take a look around, and if any questions befall your mind please ask the help and they shall attend to you. Your chambers are upstairs, and they can direct you there was well. We shall see you at dinner this eve." As the duke offered him a bow, he quickly responded with a curtsy which was then mirrored by the duchess. Watching the two of them depart, he was soon left alone with his handmaid, to whom he offered an expecting look. "Where to first, my lady?" Donning his scowl from the carriage only long enough to show the woman his displeasure, he lifted his skirt to keep it from dragging across the ground before he started down the hall.