As Cooper filled his belly with stew, he observed the drinks being made and laced with brandy for the children. After they had drank their drinks, the cook insisted that the children now needed to rest so she took them downstairs for the rest of the night.<br/><br/>Once they were gone, he responded to Helena’s question as she had just asked him if he would like a little ‘refreshment’. As he answered her the kitchen staff carried on with the general cleaning of the kitchen. “A large brandy would help to calm the nerves I am sure and would be most welcome.”<br/>