Talbot felt the relief sweep over him, but he did not speak and Andrew went on,
“Tomorrow we will inform the Clan in the villages and all the outlying parts of the estate that your cousin, Mr. Alastair McCairn, has died in an unfortunate accident. There will be no mention of the marriage by anyone until after the funeral.”
“I can only thank you,” Talbot said in a low voice.
“We also think it would be wise, if your Lordship would agree,” Andrew went on, “that your grandfather’s yacht, which at the moment is ready for service should be used, if your Lordship is considering a honeymoon.”
He paused and then went on,
“The Sea Lion can take you to the Orkney Isles and the West Coast or anywhere else you fancy. That will make it easier when you return for us to arrange the celebrations. The
