CHAPTER SIXThe Duke waited until it was nearly midnight.
It was difficult for him to be patient, but he sat in the chaise and tried his best to relax.
He knew of old that, before he was riding in a race or a Steeplechase, it was always wise to relax his body.
Also not to feel agitated or distracted in any way.
He was well aware of the considerable hazards that lay ahead of him in rescuing Alysia.
He thought that she must be in the room above the balcony with the light shining at the window.
Equally she might not be there.
If he had to search the house, there was every chance that somebody would see him and then challenge him.
He would then be in the uncomfortable position of being an intruder and a robber.
If Miles Maulcroft had told Alysia that he would kill him, then he would no
