<strong> The Countess Steps out.</strong><br/><br/>During the frivolity, rather racy and innuendo filled conversation over breakfast the ‘countess excused herself most politely. Though there was perhaps a slightly different tone to her voice and her eyes appeared a little glazed over. The Lord was distracted by her, as was Charlotte. Though for now neither did anything. Whatever happened between that point and the time she ended up in her room some time later was anyone’s guess including her own. It did appear that this young woman had lost at least an hour considering the clock in her room. Also there was earth on her shoes and the hem of her dress was wet.<br/><br/>At least this time there was no blood upon her garments.<br/>