<div style="text-align: justify;">The family members who were outside seemed to all present different expressions. Sir Jonas was concerned and trying to think of everything he could have done wrong lately. And being involved in court life, the man knew that offensive was a very fluid concept. The same acts or words could be offensive or acceptable, depending on who did or said them. Sir Jonas knew that he had a good enough reputation, but he also knew that things could change overnight. <br/><br/>What he did not expect was to hear that it wasn't him the King had sent for. Exchanging a glance with Peter, the man hoped his son had done nothing wrong. Of course, he would never think of murder. The wildest distances his imagination could take him was that his son might have bedded the wrong woman and now someone was upset.<br/><br/>Boys will be boys, he thought to himself. Of course, it wasn't something he would take lightly. But he understood young men had needs. <br/><br/>While Sir Jonas thought and paid attention to the men, Peter seemed curious, and Elizabeth, slightly concerned about the presence of those strange men. The younger one caught her eye, though, and the girl watched him discreetly for a moment. She pulled her gaze down when they locked eyes, and then back up when the man started soothing the horse. It was something she was curious about, but her father's voice distracted the young woman when he responded to Sir Dunlap.<br/><br/>"By all means, Sir", the man replied, making a welcoming gesture towards the house. "It is a pleasure to have you at my house, gentlemen. Please, do come on in, get cleaned, and allow me to offer a meal. And then after that, we may discuss what has brought you here, if that is good with you, Sir Dunlap".<br/><br/>Falling silent, the man waited for his visitor's answer. He really hoped this visit did not bode ill fated events for his family.</div>