Chapter FourThe next morning Yursa rode with the Duc, but this time they were accompanied by two of his men-friends.
They complimented her on her riding and her appearance with an eloquence that made her feel embarrassed.
She thought when they returned home that it had been far more amusing when she had ridden alone with the Duc.
Then he had talked of so many subjects that had interested her about the country.
There was no time for private conversation before a number of the guests wished to visit the glasshouses and Yursa went with them.
She was delighted with the orchids, which came from many different parts of the world.
Huge masses of Malmaison carnations scented the air long before they entered the glasshouses where they were being grown.
She was very interested too in the Herb
