Nothing ventured, nothing feigned. Is it irregular to be out down here alone for the lady? He seems to think so, and would do for many of the ladies that usually reside in the castle given the hour. Not to mention the festivities going on up there.

"I see. That sounds like the walk of restless thoughts rather than one of exercise."

"Me? Well, I was at the clinic to make it ready for tomorrow and well, no time quite like the present. The church you say, did you walk into town or ride?"