<strong> The Morning After</strong><br/><br/>Of course many of the guests that had been shifting rooms and meeting with lovers and such, in a tryst, it was expected at events such as these. As long as it was performed discreetly then it was over looked, and never mentioned save perhaps in whispers behind the velvet curtains, tea and perhaps the smoke at a gentleman’s club.<br/><br/>The troubles the night before were not mentioned, as it would be impolite to ones host. Lydia found that tea and warm water was easily provided and thus could go to breakfast with little trouble at all, and certainly without any stains upon her garments or hands.<br/><br/>Breakfast was still a formal affair though it was noted that Lady Malsika Winterstone was not there. Lord Robert offered her apologies, apparently the night before had caused her some distress. A few of the women nodded in a most understanding manner. He said that hopefully she would join them later for dinner.<br/><br/>However for now they should all enjoy breakfast and afterwards the horses would be ready for a most invigorating ride through the grounds. The Shooting would happen after Luncheon.<br/><br/>Conversation bubbled over the table…<br/>