CHAPTER FIVEThe party that night at Marlborough House was a great success.
The Prince complimented the Viscount on not only finding a new beauty but also becoming engaged to her.
“I thought you were going to be one of the difficult ones to bind in matrimony,” he said. “But you know, as well as I do, Charles, that you must have an heir to inherit that fantastic house of yours.”
“I hope that Your Royal Highness will honour us by being a guest this year as you were last,” the Viscount suggested.
“I have every intention of coming to see you,” the Prince replied, “and riding your magnificent horses. By the way, if you are sure of a winner in the next month or so, please be kind enough to tip me off.”
“But, of course, I will, Your Royal Highness,” the Viscount answered. “But it will be very
