She had married when she was very young, but had soon regretted her impetuosity. She had not therefore found it a hardship to find herself widowed with enough money to live in comfort and be acclaimed as one of the most beautiful women in the Beau Monde.
The Duke of Wellington, who always had an eye for a pretty woman, undoubtedly would have looked after her himself if he had not been heavily engaged with another charmer who was extremely jealous and possessive.
He therefore left it to Lord Heywood to show Lady Irene the delights of Paris, to escort her to the graveside of her husband and then back again to the gaieties of the French Capital.
Lady Irene had been very satisfied with the escort chosen for her by the Duke.
She lost no time in making Lord Heywood aware that the only way sh
