He stepped up and glared at her.<br/>"If that were my child, you would have to have travelled over 1200 miles for me to beget it.  The good Duke is aware of this.  He has also been informed of your faithlessness.  I have not demanded my brideprice back, as I have received instead from  your father one who is more gracious, loyal, beautiful, loving, caring and honest.<br/>I caution you carefully to consider your next words 'Lady' Ruby.  If not chosen carefully, you will be falsely and treasonously accusing your, by right of law, Lord and soon Lady.  It is only for the bonds of love that I hold for Lady Sheena that I do not clap you in irons for your behaviour and your presumption.<br/><br/>Now, choose your next words most carefully, lest they fall upon ears that may not ignore them."