"Yes you are right. I wanted to make sure you could manage the stairs. You managed better than I expected. It is impolite to eat until everyone is at the table. I do not like to eat before others. I enjoy having company when I eat. I would like for you sit beside me. You will get to meet the servants, officers and retainers. I expect it will take you many days before you memorize everyone's name."<br/><br/>Kate lead him into the main dining room that was across the kitchen and in the back of the dining room double doors opened to a large ballroom. The table was very large sitting about 20 or more. Lord Lyons at the head and Johnathan is seated down to his right. There were few officers  sitting at the table in the middle. All the servants were busy placing bowls and platters of food on the table. Kate took her place to her father's  left.<br/>Kate entered greeted her father with a hugs and kissed his cheek, "Good morning Papa. You remember Alyx. He is able to join us now."<br/><br/>Lyons sets down the paper her was reading and looks at the young man, "Good morning Lad. Please join us. How are you feeling?"