Chapter 260: A Surprising Matchmaking
"My Lords!" Drystan quickly bowed respectfully towards the three men before him. Though it had been some time since their last encounter, their faces were still familiar to him.
One of the men gestured for Drystan to raise his head. "I thought you might not recognise us," the eldest son remarked with a smile.
Drystan replied, "Why wouldn’t I? We have met at Sir Navin’s wedding and on several occasions at the palace when I escorted His Highness."
"Yes, you have quite a good memory," the second son added.
"I don’t believe you have met this person before," stated the third son, pointing towards the elderly man standing beside them.
Curiosity piqued, Drystan turned his gaze towards the old man, trying to recollect any previous encounters. However, he shook his head, unable to place where he had met the elderly gentleman before.
"I’m not surprised. This is the Marquess of Sylvere, our father," the second son introduced, explaining the Marquess’s rare appearances in the capital. "It has been years since he set foot here."
Surprised by the revelation, Drystan bowed respectfully before the Marquess.
"My Lord, please forgive me for not paying my respects to you."
The Marquess waved away the knight’s apology with a reassuring gesture.
"At ease, Sir Drystan Mills. It is not your fault. We have never met before, and moreover, I was in disguise," the Marquess explained.