Alyxander could tell there was something wrong straight away. Poor Matt was not properly dress for such weather in these bitter winter months. His skin was pale and clammy. He looked so faint that he could barely stand, shaking, freezing. He was about to call for Kate himself when Lord Lyons beat him to it. When it was said that the male had scarlet fever, Alyxander winced.<span style="font-style: italic">"Have you had the fever my love?"</span>He nodded. "And 'tis horrible."