Chapter 187
The carriage arranged for them was spacious as a Royal carriage demanded.
It was of great length and had a disguised appearance to prevent the subjects’ attention; for they would run to it wishing to show their utmost respects to the Royal supposedly riding it.
Their journey to the outskirts of the city was pleasant in each other’s company.
As the carriage permitted, the young Maid, Paige had been invited to accompany her ladyship in this outing.
The silence was a must, for the Duke was reserved when in his servants’ presence. However, it did not remain still for the whole journey.
"!... My Lord, it appears the news on my Lady’s Title attainment has already been announced to the people."
In a furtive glance outside, Paige commented as the carriage crossed the city’s busy market. Big sheets on the rustic buildings had discernable Headlines announcing the news to the citizens. Merchants offered discounts in celebration and women happily conversed about the news contained in them, delighted by the marvellous and unusual times they got to witness.
"Apples! Fresh apples! Take the reddest apples of the Empire at half its price!! Take nine for the Ninth has arrived!!"
"My~ aren’t the times wonderful? A Lady has been selected. The Empire is surely to beam in prosperity for years on end now."
"She must be a pretty Lady... A Duke’s daughter, huh? Sylfinnier’s too, hehe..."
"Oh, you old green geezer!! As soon as a noble Lady is mentioned men think of the same!!"
The conversation between a merchant and two customers was heard as they passed.