“As I understand it, you have at the moment nobody to travel with and, as you have been through some worrying and shocking experiences, would it not be wiser to give yourself a chance to consider your next move?”
Indira did not speak and he went on,
“I am sure that Frodham and Overton will escort you if you wish to go to London when you leave here, but it would be very selfish if you left today and prevented them from taking part in my steeplechase.”
Indira gave a deep sigh.
“I am sure – my Lord, that I am being – selfish and foolish, but please – please don’t let that man come – near me again! He touched me – and he was trying – to kiss me!”
“I have already promised,” the Marquis said, “that he will behave himself in the future. I can only apologise that one of my guests should have
