When you visit our website, if you give your consent, we will use cookies to allow us to collect data for aggregated statistics to improve our service and remember your choice for future visits. Cookie Policy & Privacy Policy
Dear Reader, we use the permissions associated with cookies to keep our website running smoothly and to provide you with personalized content that better meets your needs and ensure the best reading experience. At any time, you can change your permissions for the cookie settings below.
If you would like to learn more about our Cookie, you can click on Privacy Policy.
The tavern-keeper cleared his voice. "The room is ready, my lord." "Excel ent!" Oliver replied, reaching his arm up the staircase to take Hazel's hand. "Come along, my dear." When she reached the last step, he tucked her hand into the crook of his elbow. It felt right having her there. He led her down the corridor to the private dining room and held out a seat for her as the maid took a spot beside her mistress. "Wel," he began, "when I reach, I plan to call on Mr. Hazel and inform him of the lackluster staff in his employ." "My lord!" Hazel hissed, and her cheeks took on a lighter pal or." Beggin' yer pardon," the maid gasped. "You should have been with your mistress last night instead of entertaining some beau. And--" "I told ye, this isna yer concern." Hazel leaped from her