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They found the Cavanaghs waiting near the terrace Sybil offered a sincere apology, though made no mention of the illicit encounter in the library Cassandra was simply relieved she had been found safe and well Mrs Wycliff insisted she would play chaperone, and they left the couple to enjoy a waltz

“How do you know Mr Wycliff and Mr Daventry are outside?” Sybil said as Mrs Wycliff led her back into the grand hall

“Neither rievance known There is only one place they ht conduct a secret conversation at short notice—Dae”

A stor The temperature had plummeted, and so they retrieved their cloaks from the liveried attendant and headed down the steps onto Maddox Street Rows of carriages lined the pavements, but Mrs Wycliff directed Sybil towards the mews

“With so ranted your husband use of the mews”

Mrs Wycliff smiled “Damian would never be without access to a vehicle He paid Sir Melrose’s coach it here”

They headed through the cobbled yard lit by braziers and hanging lanterns Froroo towards the black une

Mrs Wycliff glanced up at the box seat “I presume my husband is inside the vehicle, Alcock?”

“Aye, arb doffed her hat and said, “Mr Wycliff’s got another gentleman in there with him” She leaned forward and whispered, “I’ve not heard the shouts for a few minutes now Happen one of ’em is dead”

Mrs Wycliff tutted at her servant “I can assure you they are both very ive my coachwoman Alcock often expects the worst where my husband is concerned” The lady rapped on the“It’s me, Damian”

“Enter,” came the terse reply

Mrs Wycliff opened the door, and her husband dropped the step

Sybil climbed into the vehicle and settled next to Lucius

He forced a srey eyes looked ready to unleash a violent tempest “Did anyone see you leave the library?”

“Not that I’ there, she found the dangerous glea blindroom to notice”