Cedric smiled when he saw Kate approach and gave her a slight bow. “M’lady, It would be my honour to walk with you to the ballroom.”<br/>He turned beside her and offered her his arm. As she took it, Cedric hoped his nervousness did not show.<br/>Cedric looked to Kate and said as they approached the arched doorway to the ballroom, “You look quite elegant tonight Lady Kate.”<br/>As they crossed into the ballroom, they paused inside the doorway and Lady Kate looked for her friends. The musicians were tuning and there were people gathered in groups talking.